Petersen Adventist School in Columbus, WI, serves 11 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 2 teachers in a co–educational environment.
Affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Petersen Adventist School maintains a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.
Annual tuition at Petersen Adventist School is $3,900, providing an option for families seeking a rural K–8 private school in Columbus.
Approximately 19% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school's small enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Petersen Adventist School cost?
Petersen Adventist School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Petersen Adventist School?
The application deadline for Petersen Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Petersen Adventist School is Wisconsin Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Evangelical Lutheran School (1.8 miles away)
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Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
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