2022 Best private schools in the Columbia, MO Area

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  47 reviews

Parent: We started going to CIS in JK. At first, I have to admit, I was a little skeptical when my parents voiced for their grandchild to attend the school. After being there for 2 years, I truly can’t see us anywhere us. I love the smaller class sizes. I love how all the staff really get to know each and every kid. There academics program and the standard they hold the kids to is top notch. I also love how supportive and patient they are with the kids in helping them learn. We LOVE CIS!... Read 47 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 387

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  38 reviews

Parent: We love this school! Our kids are thriving in the small class environment where they get the required attention to grow both academically and in developing positive character traits. We are so glad we made this choice. The teachers are awesome, the environment is so positive and loving, like a healthy family environment. It is not one of those tiny private schools where they have no students or activities, they have a great sports program and plenty of fine arts opportunities. Plus the high school is also able to take advantage of the Career Center in Columbia as well. It is the best of both worlds! Even though our kids are 5 school years apart, they attend the same building from Pre-K to 12th grade. This was a nice bonus for us as well. If you're looking for a great school with top notch academics to send your kids to, definitely check this out!... Read 38 reviews

• grade A

• Students 419

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.68 out of 5  37 reviews

Parent: Father Tolton has really turned things around this last school year! Caring teachers, an amazingly organized front office, and strong administration reinforces the mission of a Catholic education with love and care! Not many schools can be as nurturing as this one: in so many educational and extracurricular ways. For a school it’s size there are impressive dual credit offerings and engaging teachers!!! Tolton’s athletic and academic leadership is building one of the finest schools in central Missouri!... Read 37 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 293

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  26 reviews

Alum: I attended Heritage Academy from 2008 to 2012 (8th grade to graduation), and looking back at my time there it has been one of the best decisions my parents ever made to have me go there. Heritage was a challenging yet fun atmosphere where I was blessed by having amazing teachers throughout my time there who taught a Christian worldview through every subject. My time at Heritage also served to prepare me for a rigorous college experience. Currently working at my Alma mater at Central Methodist University, I see a lot of freshmen who enter their first year and have a tough time transitioning to the college setting. When I first came to CMU, it just felt like another semester because I was prepared for what a classwork felt like and what was expected of me. This is what makes Heritage unique. It's essentially a college liberal arts education and puts students in a position to succeed at a high level after high school. I wouldn't trade my experience there for anything.... Read 26 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 117

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  140 reviews

Freshman: Helias is an amazing school, they encourage students to participate in activities and still continue their education. When I first started at Helias I was nervous (i had been home schooled before then), however once I got to meet my teachers and peers at the annual frosh camp day I was more at ease. There were so many clubs I could sign up for and I did. The main thing I kept hearing was to "sign up for anything and everything that might possibly interest you, it will help." This statement couldn't be more true. "Now what about the academics" you ask? They are amazing! Helias just got a new science wing and it's awesome. They offer so many classes that, at least for me sound so amazing. Helias, with their new science wing has so many lab classes which I know my siblings (they went somewhere else for high school) didn't have offered to them. They also have religion classes which did help broaden my mind some. Helias is a great school and has a lot to offer their students.... Read 140 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 680

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  14 reviews

Senior: One of the most outstanding aspects of Calvary Lutheran High School is the atmosphere. Everyone is so welcoming and inviting. Calvary is a place where high school is truly what you make of it. The acedemics challenge even the best students, and there are tons of opportunities to be involved in sports, clubs, and school activities. I have loved attending there these past 3 years, and I can't wait to step and set the tone my senior year.... Read 14 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: The teachers are so nice! My classmates can be jerks at times, and some stuff is difficult, but I would say the school is pretty good, though the teachers sometimes forget that the school is interdenominational and mention decision theology. :)... Read 7 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Ollis is an excellent school. Have had 2 kids graduate and go on to do great in highschool. Two children still here and are excelling. Love that my children have been able to focus on their faith as well as academics by attending this school. No school is perfect, but what's important is the continual work towards improvement and progress, which is ongoing here. The faculty and staff care.... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 626

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 460

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 453

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 313

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: I have enjoyed watching our 3 year old grow during her first year at IC preschool! We are very fortunate to have a school like IC where our children can grow academically, spiritually, and socially. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about their students. IC is affordable, safe, and has incredible community support.... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 307

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Westphalia, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 216

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 212

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 197

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Boonville, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 196

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 186

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 145

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Loose Creek, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Fulton, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: We love the faculty and staff and how they hold my son accountable to his academic potential. Another reason we love this school is the quality of education our son has received over the past 8 years. Also, that our values we have at home, are being implemented while at school. We work together to educate our son, with open communication with teachers and staff. The only thing we'd like to change about it, is more students should attend!... Read 3 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 131

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-7

• grade unavailable

• Students 125

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Jefferson City, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 123

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Fulton, MO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 108

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Saint Thomas, MO•

• Private School•

• K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 77

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Columbia, MO•

• Private School•

• K-9

• grade unavailable

• Students 62

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1