La Petite Ecole in Columbia, MO, enrolls 57 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a nonsectarian, city–based elementary program.
Founded in 2005, the school serves a midsize city community with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and a teaching staff of four.
The student body includes 13% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Columbia area.
Tuition rates are aligned with local private elementary school averages, offering a private elementary education option in Columbia, Missouri.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2005
Student Body
Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for La Petite Ecole?
The application deadline for La Petite Ecole is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Petite Ecole is Christian Fellowship School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is College Park Christian Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Columbia KinderCare (1.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
College Park Christian Academy![College Park Christian Academy Photo]( "College Park Christian Academy Photo")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1114 College Park Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
Columbia, MO 65203
(209) 499-4147
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Columbia KinderCare![Columbia KinderCare Photo]( "Columbia KinderCare Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
2416 West Ash St.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-9488
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-9488
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-8565
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School
(Catholic)
817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 445-6516
1.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 640 students Avg. class size: 22 students
Columbia Montessori School
Montessori School
3 Anderson Ave
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 449-5418
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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