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Columbus Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 270 students in Columbus, WI, 19% of all K-12 students in Columbus, WI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Wisconsin private school average acceptance rate of 92%.
100% of private schools in Columbus, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
822 Western Avenue
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5180
(2)
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Map of Petersen Adventist School
Petersen Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
W1004 Hall Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-4056
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Map of St. Jerome School
St. Jerome School
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1550 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5780
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Wisconsin Academy Photo
Wisconsin Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
Extracurriculars: 9
Seventh Day Adventist
N2355 Du Borg Rd
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-3300
(2)
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Columbus, WI Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
270
Students
$5,352
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
21%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
954 Schools
# Students
270 Students
147,262 Students
% Students of Color
21%
35%
0.42
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
897 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,565 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
17,428 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
20,225 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
211 Students
79,460 Students
% White Students
75%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
294 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
29,380 Students
% of Others Students
5%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
11,498 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
1 course
11 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,352
$5,755
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
36%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
92%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbus, WI?
The top ranked private schools in Columbus, WI is Zion Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
4 private schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the WI state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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