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Columbia Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,395 students in Columbia, TN, 27% of all K-12 students in Columbia, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
67% of private schools in Columbia, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,395
  • Average Tuition: $8,767
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Columbia, TN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 2,395
  • Average Tuition: $8,767
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 9%
  • View Columbia, TN School Trends

Top Ranked Columbia Private Schools (2026-27)

Agathos Classical School Photo
Agathos Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
(1)
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Columbia Academy Photo
Columbia Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,254 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 12
Church of Christ
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
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Map of Zion Christian Academy
Zion Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 15
Presbyterian
6901 Old Zion Road
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5731
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Map of Calvary Baptist Academy
Calvary Baptist Academy
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students
Baptist
1411 School St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 338-7221
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Map of Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 84 students
Christian
900 Trotwood Avenue
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-9718
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The Kings Daughters School Photo
The Kings Daughters School
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
412 West 9th Street
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3810
(1)
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Map of The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
The Kings Daughters School-cfa Campus
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students
Special Education School
900 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-0292
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: 2-9 | 9 students
Pentecostal
2000 Williamsport Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 381-8730
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Map of White Stone Academy
White Stone Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
2800 Trotwood Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
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Columbia, TN Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,395
Students
$8,767
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (TN)
# Schools
9 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
2,395 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
9%
21%
0.51
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
307 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
49 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,467 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
61%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
842 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
35%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
181 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,767
$12,665
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,300
$7,156
Average Endowment Size
$3.1 million
$40.08 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, TN include Columbia Academy, Zion Christian Academy, and Agathos Classical School.
How many private schools are located in Columbia?
9 private schools are located in Columbia.
How diverse are private schools in Columbia?
Columbia private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
67% of private schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).
Which private schools in Columbia are often viewed compared to one another?

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