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#63 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 13% of private schools

Columbus Christian School

School

3170 INDIANA AVE, Columbus, IN 47201

Private

Enrollment

228

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#63 of 478

In Columbus

#2 of 5

public schools

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Columbus Christian School

8.1/10

School in Columbus · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Columbus East High School

6.3/10

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4.6/10

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About Columbus Christian School

Columbus Christian School is a private school in Columbus, IN. Columbus Christian School serves approximately 228 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Columbus Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Columbus Christian School show 32% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.8 pts above IN schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • IN avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Columbus Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Columbus Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Columbus Christian School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Columbus, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
This School
vs
17:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
228
This School
vs
738
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.1
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 93.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.6% vs 0%
Black 1.8% vs 0%
Columbus Christian School Columbus Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Columbus Christian School (this school) 8.1
Columbus East High School 6.3
CSA Fodrea Campus 4.6
Clifty Creek Elementary School 7.1
Central Middle School 6.1
CSA Lincoln Campus 8.5
L F Smith Elementary 5.8
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr 4.1
Columbus North High School 7.9
Northside Middle School 7.0
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School 5.2
W D Richards Elementary School 5.4
Parkside Elementary School 7.8
Southside Elementary School 8.0
Rockcreek Elementary School 7.9
Mount Healthy Elementary School 4.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 12%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 228
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 32.1% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 45.0% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 93.9%
Hispanic 2.6%
Black 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3170 INDIANA AVE, Columbus, IN 47201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Columbus Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. ABC LEARNING CENTRE, INC (DBA ABC-STEWART SCHOOL) (rated 8.9/10, 5.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CSA Lincoln Campus (rated 8.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Southside Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 3.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Columbus East High School Columbus 0.2 mi 6.3
CSA Fodrea Campus Columbus 0.4 mi 4.6
Clifty Creek Elementary School Columbus 1.2 mi 7.1
NORTH STAR MONTESSORI SCHOOL Columbus 1.6 mi
L F Smith Elementary Columbus 1.7 mi 5.8
Central Middle School Columbus 1.6 mi 6.1
ST PETER'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Columbus 1.7 mi 6.4
CSA Lincoln Campus Columbus 1.7 mi 8.5
Richard L Johnson Early Educ Cntr Columbus 1.8 mi 4.1
Columbus North High School Columbus 2.2 mi 7.9
Northside Middle School Columbus 2.4 mi 7.0
W D Richards Elementary School Columbus 2.6 mi 5.4
ST BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL Columbus 2.5 mi 7.6
Lillian Schmitt Elementary School Columbus 2.4 mi 5.2
ST PAUL LUTHERAN EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY Columbus 2.4 mi
KINDER CARE LEARNING CENTER #300570 Columbus 3.0 mi
Parkside Elementary School Columbus 3.2 mi 7.8
Southside Elementary School Columbus 3.3 mi 8.0
Rockcreek Elementary School Columbus 5.9 mi 7.9
ABC LEARNING CENTRE, INC (DBA ABC-STEWART SCHOOL) Columbus 5.9 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$82,667

Median Home Value

$217,600

Median Rent

$1,159/mo

Population

48,602

College Educated

36.3%

Homeownership

64.9%

Avg Commute

20.2 min

Poverty Rate

13.2%

Median Age

36.8

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GRANGER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Granger, IN 8.2
JAY COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Portland, IN 8.2
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CLINTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Goshen, IN 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Columbus Christian School

What grades does Columbus Christian School serve?

Columbus Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Columbus Christian School?

Columbus Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 228 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Christian School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Columbus Christian School rank in IN?

Columbus Christian School ranks #63 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Columbus Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Columbus Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Columbus Christian School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Christian School has 32% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Columbus Christian School a private school?

Yes, Columbus Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Columbus Christian School a religious school?

Columbus Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
41 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
228
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Bartholomew County

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