Best Columbia Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 546 students in Columbia, MS (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,319 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Columbia, MS is Columbia Academy.
100% of private schools in Columbia, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Columbia Academy
(Christian)
(1)
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
Grades: PK-12
| 424 students
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Montessori School (Pentecostal)
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
Grades: PK-12
| 122 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS is Columbia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbia, MS?
2 private schools are located in Columbia, MS.
What percentage of students in Columbia, MS go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MS are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia, MS?
100% of private schools in Columbia, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Pentecostal).

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