Top 3 Best Columbia Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,125 students in Columbia, TN (there are 11 public schools, serving 6,911 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Columbia, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, TN include Columbia Academy, Agathos Classical School and The Kings Daughters School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in Columbia, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Grades: PK-12
| 330 students
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Grades: NS-12
| 1,154 students
The Kings Daughters School
The Kings Daughters School Photo - One of our young adults enjoying the fair!
Special Education School
(1)
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
Grades: Inquire with school
| 110 students
Zion Christian Academy
(Presbyterian)
6901 Old Zion Road
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
Grades: PK-12
| 409 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1411 School St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 338-7221
Grades: 3-12
| 5 students
Christian Heritage Academy
(Christian)
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
Grades: PK-12
| 84 students
The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
Grades: 3-12
| 24 students
Lighthouse Christian School
(Pentecostal)
2000 Williamsport Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-8730
Grades: 2-9
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, TN include Columbia Academy, Agathos Classical School and The Kings Daughters School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia, TN?
8 private schools are located in Columbia, TN.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia, TN?
Columbia, TN private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Columbia, TN go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Columbia, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia, TN?
75% of private schools in Columbia, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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