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Columbia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 393 students in Columbia, IL, 17% of all K-12 students in Columbia, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Columbia, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2026-27)

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Immaculate Conception
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
321 S Metter Avenue
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5353
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Columbia, IL Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
393
Students
$2,750
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
1,624 Schools
# Students
393 Students
251,153 Students
0.22
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
0%
4%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
10%
# Black Students
0 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
0%
9%
# White Students
345 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
88%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
12%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,750
$10,404
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, IL is Immaculate Conception.
How many private schools are located in Columbia?
1 private schools are located in Columbia.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
100% of private schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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