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Columbia Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 546 students in Columbia, MS.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private elementary school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private elementary schools in Columbia, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
546
Students
-8.8% (-53 students) 10-yr
$4,125
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-37.5% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
194 Schools
# Students
546 Students
51,560 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025273269199
2024273265192
2023273268193
2022279273205
2021279261201
2020279254188
2019580271193
2018580270190
2017599280199
2016599285196
2015599252183
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20254%19%33%
20244%19%32%
20234%17%32%
20222%17%32%
20212%18%31%
20202%17%31%
20191%16%31%
20181%16%30%
20171%16%31%
20161%16%31%
20151%16%31%
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0.32
0.45

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.320.450.64
20240.320.450.64
20230.320.450.63
20220.200.440.62
20210.200.440.62
20200.200.440.62
20190.120.440.61
20180.120.440.60
20170.130.420.59
20160.130.410.59
20150.130.420.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
47 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,674 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,085 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
7 Students
5,114 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%9%8%
20241%9%8%
20231%9%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%8%
20201%8%8%
20191%8%8%
20181%8%8%
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# White Students
440 Students
40,553 Students
% White Students
81%
73%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202581%73%55%
202481%72%55%
202381%72%55%
202289%74%57%
202189%73%57%
202089%73%58%
201994%73%59%
201894%73%59%
201794%75%61%
201694%75%61%
201594%75%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
94 Students
7,362 Students
% of Others Students
17%
13%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202517%13%22%
202417%13%22%
202317%14%22%
20229%13%22%
20219%13%20%
20209%13%19%
20195%15%20%
20185%15%20%
20176%15%19%
20166%14%18%
20156%15%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
4,315 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:111:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:111:1
201918:112:111:1
201818:112:111:1
201716:113:111:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
49%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202545%48%54%
202445%47%54%
202345%45%53%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,125
$8,178

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$4,125$11,063$14,043
2024$4,125$6,685$12,357
2023$4,125$5,854$11,693
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20258%26%34%
20248%26%33%
20238%23%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$1,000$1,631$6,227
2024$1,000$1,631$6,113
2023$1,000$1,620$5,785
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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 elementary schools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Columbia, MS is Columbia Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Columbia?
2 private elementary schools are located in Columbia.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
100% of private elementary schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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