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Apple School

5155 S Providence Road Columbia, MO 65203
Tel: (573) 449-7525
appleschoolmo.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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About the School

  • Apple School's goal is to help children become independent, self-confident, inquisitive learners.
  • The most important goal of our early childhood curriculum is to help children become enthusiastic learners.
  • We provide stimulation for all areas of development: social, emotional, cognitive and physical.
  • We want each child to enjoy solving problems, express himself clearly, be creative, make good decisions, develop physical coordination, get along well with his peers, be self- confident, enjoy learning and love school.
  • The school employs a Music Teacher and a Creative Movement Teacher.
  • The school has two acres of playgrounds, which includes a school garden.
  • The children plant, tend, harvest and eat vegetables and fruits.
  • The school is part of a national program, "Taking Steps to Healthy Success" which promotes good nutrition and healthy exercise.
  • Apple School provides a Before/After School Program and Summer Program for grades K-5 for those children attending local public schools.
  • The summer program includes many field trips and visits to farms, museums, etc.
  • The goal of the summer program is to provide a rich variety of experiences and an oportunity to enrich social skill development.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 80 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Acceptance rate: 99%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeApple School
Nursery55
Pre-K12
Kind13
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Year Founded
1982
Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
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Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Apple School cost?
Apple School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Apple School often compared to?
Apple School is often viewed alongside schools like Columbia KinderCare by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Apple School?
The acceptance rate of Apple School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
When is the application deadline for Apple School?
The application deadline for Apple School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, MO is $7,854 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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