The Children's School at Stephens C
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Columbia, MO
1400 Windsor St, Columbia, MO 65215
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Columbia since at least 2011
The Children's School at Stephens C is an independent private school in Columbia, Missouri, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 24 students and around 6 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Missouri has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 24
- Teachers
- 4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 15 girls, 9 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 52% of independent elementary schools in Missouri (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 76% of independent elementary schools in Missouri.
- Compared with 21 independent elementary schools in Missouri.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Missouri
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Children's School at Stephens C whether it takes part.
- MOScholars · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Children's School at Stephens C
What grades does The Children's School at Stephens C serve?
The Children's School at Stephens C serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Children's School at Stephens C?
About 24 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Children's School at Stephens C?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Missouri has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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