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La Petite Ecole

1111 S Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203

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Tel: (573) 999-9237

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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 (2026)

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

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Year Founded

2005

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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.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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).