Excellent
#19 of 399 private schools in MO
Top 5% of private schools
Columbia Independent School
School · Columbia, MO
A private school in Columbia, MO serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1801 N STADIUM BLVD, Columbia, MO 65202
- 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Columbia Independent School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,740
Median home value
$202,300
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Delmar a Cobble SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Christian Fellowship SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Center for Early Lrning-northEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 3.8 mi | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia Independent School is listed in Columbia, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbia Independent School
Columbia Independent School is a private school in Columbia, MO, serving approximately 382 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Independent School
What grades does Columbia Independent School serve?
Columbia Independent School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Columbia Independent School?
Columbia Independent School has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Independent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Independent School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbia Independent School rank in MO?
Columbia Independent School ranks #19 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is Columbia Independent School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Independent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbia Independent School a private school?
Yes, Columbia Independent School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Columbia Independent School a religious school?
No, Columbia Independent School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Phone
- (573) 777-9250
- Area population (ZIP 65202)
- 47,543
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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