For the 2025 school year, there are 6 private preschools serving 772 students in Bartholomew County, IN.
The top ranked private preschools in Bartholomew County, IN include Columbus Christian School, Cummins Child Development Center, and North Star Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Indiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private preschools in Bartholomew County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Top Ranked Bartholomew County Private Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
North Star Montessori School
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 10 students
St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
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Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Children Inc #2
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Gr: K | 43 students
Bartholomew County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus SDA Church School (Closed 2006)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2809 N Talley Road
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 378-8837
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 378-8837
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
FaithPrep Academy of Indiana (Closed 2024)
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Avenue
Columbus, IN 47201
(855) 512-1535
Columbus, IN 47201
(855) 512-1535
Gr: K-12 | 42 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked private preschools in Bartholomew County, IN include Columbus Christian School, Cummins Child Development Center, and North Star Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Bartholomew County?
6 private preschools are located in Bartholomew County.
How diverse are private preschools in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bartholomew County?
33% of private preschools in Bartholomew County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private preschools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Bartholomew County include: Central Avenue KinderCare vs. North Star Montessori School
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