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Columbus Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 199 students in Columbus, WI.
100% of private elementary schools in Columbus, WI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbus Private Elementary 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 | 110 students
Catholic
1550 Farnham St
Columbus, WI 53925
(920) 623-5780
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Columbus, WI Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
199
Students
-22.3% (-57 students) 10-yr
$3,835
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
3%
Students of Color
-25.0% (-1.0 pp) 7-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (WI)
# Schools
3 Schools
783 Schools
# Students
199 Students
125,787 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202566162199
202466157192
202376148193
202276159205
202176157201
202076149188
201981146193
201881144190
201785148199
201685147196
201585141183
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% Students of Color
3%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20253%34%33%
20243%34%32%
20236%33%32%
20225%30%32%
20215%30%31%
20205%30%31%
20194%31%31%
20184%30%30%
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0.23
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20250.230.660.64
20240.230.660.64
20230.260.650.63
20220.290.630.62
20210.290.620.62
20200.290.620.62
20190.290.610.61
20180.290.600.60
20170.310.560.59
20160.310.570.59
20150.310.570.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
778 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,670 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20223%2%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%3%5%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
14,436 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20253%11%9%
20243%11%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%7%8%
20212%7%9%
20202%8%9%
20192%8%8%
20182%8%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
16,826 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
178 Students
68,244 Students
% White Students
87%
53%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202588%53%55%
202488%53%55%
202385%53%55%
202283%56%57%
202183%56%57%
202083%56%58%
201984%58%59%
201884%59%59%
201782%63%61%
201682%62%61%
201582%62%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
259 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
19 Students
25,938 Students
% of Others Students
9%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
20259%19%22%
20249%19%22%
202312%21%22%
202212%21%22%
202112%20%20%
202012%19%19%
201912%19%20%
201812%18%20%
201718%18%19%
201618%18%18%
201518%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,801 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202313:113:111:1
202211:113:111:1
202111:113:111:1
202011:113:111:1
201913:113:111:1
201813:113:111:1
201712:114:111:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
2025151516
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021151515
2020151515
2019151615
2018151615
2017151615
2016151515
2015151515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,835
$4,936
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
32%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, WI AvgWisconsin (WI)National
202510%31%34%
202410%31%33%
202310%31%33%
202210%29%32%
202110%29%32%
202010%28%31%
201910%28%30%
201810%28%29%
201710%28%29%
201610%27%28%
201510%23%27%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, WI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, WI is Zion Evangelical Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Columbus?
3 private elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
100% of private elementary schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

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