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#271 of 399 private schools in MO

College Park Christian Academy

Elementary School

1114 COLLEGE PARK DR, Columbia, MO 65203

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#271 of 399

In Columbia

#6 of 10

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About College Park Christian Academy

College Park Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Columbia, MO. College Park Christian Academy serves approximately 58 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. College Park Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 399 private schools in MO.

How it compares0.6 pts below MO schools

5.8

This school 5.8 · Average
MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 58 students, College Park Christian Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

College Park Christian Academy 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.

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How College Park Christian Academy compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Columbia, MO

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.4:1

This School

12.8:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

419

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.8

This School

6.9

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.2% vs 0%

Black 15.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 12.1% vs 0%

College Park Christian Academy Columbia Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
College Park Christian Academy (this school)	—	58	11.4:1	5.8
RUSSELL BLVD. ELEM.	0.4 mi	469	16.8:1	7.6
FAIRVIEW ELEM.	0.9 mi	464	15:1	8.9
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.4 mi	525	10.7:1	6.5
WEST BLVD. ELEM.	1.4 mi	320	11:1	4.1
ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.	1.7 mi	338	14.7:1	7.9
MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM.	1.7 mi	638	16.4:1	7.6
SMITHTON MIDDLE	1.9 mi	532	11.8:1	9.0
JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM.	2.1 mi	227	15.1:1	7.0
MILL CREEK ELEM.	2.2 mi	585	17.2:1	8.2
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	2.3 mi	621	12.9:1	8.6
Locust St Expressive Arts Elem	2.4 mi	287	13:1	6.9
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOL	2.7 mi	730	13:1	8.3
THOMAS BENTON ELEM.	2.8 mi	216	10.3:1	7.3
PARKADE ELEM.	2.8 mi	373	12:1	7.0
DELMAR A COBBLE SCHOOL	2.9 mi	7	7:1	—
JOHN WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL	3.4 mi	555	12.6:1	8.2
SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM.	3.7 mi	547	14:1	3.6
ROCK BRIDGE ELEM.	3.7 mi	584	15.8:1	7.7
BEULAH RALPH ELEMENTARY	4.1 mi	677	15.7:1	7.9
DERBY RIDGE ELEM.	4.5 mi	360	10.6:1	5.0

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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 MO.

Classroom Attention

B 5.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,137.5

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 51%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 58

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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 MO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.2%

Black 15.5%

Hispanic 12.1%

Two or More 5.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1114 COLLEGE PARK DR, Columbia, MO 65203

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering College Park Christian Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FAIRVIEW ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MILL CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Columbia, see our Columbia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.5 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
RUSSELL BLVD. ELEM. Columbia	0.4 mi	469	7.6
LA PETITE ECOLE Columbia	0.9 mi	23	—
FAIRVIEW ELEM. Columbia	0.9 mi	464	8.9
WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbia	1.4 mi	525	6.5
COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Columbia	1.2 mi	5	—
WEST BLVD. ELEM. Columbia	1.4 mi	320	4.1
OUR LADY OF LOURDES INTERPARISH SCHOOL Columbia	1.7 mi	625	5.5
MARY PAXTON KEELEY ELEM. Columbia	1.7 mi	638	7.6
ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM. Columbia	1.7 mi	338	7.9
SMITHTON MIDDLE Columbia	1.9 mi	532	9.0
MILL CREEK ELEM. Columbia	2.2 mi	585	8.2
COLUMBIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL Columbia	2.4 mi	382	8.3
ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA-MISSOURI Columbia	1.9 mi	47	7.9
FREDERICK DOUGLASS HIGH Columbia	2.1 mi	176	4.2
JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM. Columbia	2.1 mi	227	7.0
HERITAGE ACADEMY Columbia	2.6 mi	88	3.6
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP SCHOOL Columbia	2.2 mi	342	5.6
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Columbia	2.3 mi	621	8.6
ANN HAWKINS GENTRY MID. SCHOOL Columbia	2.7 mi	730	8.3
CHRISTIAN CHAPEL ACADEMY Columbia	2.5 mi	160	7.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 65203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,442

Median Home Value

$319,100

Median Rent

$1,035/mo

Population

59,663

College Educated

64.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Avg Commute

17.5 min

Poverty Rate

12.3%

Median Age

36.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
ST EUSTACHIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Portageville, MO	68	5.8
ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pilot Grove, MO	74	5.8
LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. Chula, MO	47	5.7
LUTIE ELEM. Theodosia, MO	59	5.7
RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis, MO	45	5.7
ST HENRY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Charleston, MO	35	5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about College Park Christian Academy

What grades does College Park Christian Academy serve?

College Park Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend College Park Christian Academy?

College Park Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at College Park Christian Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does College Park Christian Academy rank in MO?

College Park Christian Academy ranks #271 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is College Park Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

College Park Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is College Park Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, College Park Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is College Park Christian Academy a religious school?

College Park Christian Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score: 45 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment: 58
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 5
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Seventh-day Adventist
School Day: 6.5 hours
Days Per Year: 175 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Boone County
Phone: (209) 499-4147

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