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Columbia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 546 students in Columbia, MS, 19% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Columbia, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Christian
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
(1)
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Map of Woodlawn Preparatory School
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
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Columbia, MS Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
546
Students
$4,125
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
546 Students
55,084 Students
% Students of Color
4%
20%
0.32
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
7 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
440 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
94 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
17%
16%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,125
$8,197
Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS is Columbia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbia?
2 private schools are located in Columbia.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the MS 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 Other and Christian).

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