Best Columbia Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 27 students in Columbia, CT (there are 1 public school, serving 475 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Columbia, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Columbia, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Schools in Columbia, CT (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
195 Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-2891
Gr: K | 27 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Columbia)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
27 Students
64,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
7,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
4,891 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%
# White Students
6 Students
34,992 Students
% White Students
22%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
20 Students
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
74%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Columbia, CT?
1 private schools are located in Columbia, CT.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
100% of private schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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