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#288 of 399 private schools in MO
The Children's School at Stephens C
Elementary School · Columbia, MO
A private elementary school in Columbia, MO serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1400 WINDSOR ST, Columbia, MO 65215
- 13:1 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.
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Where The Children's School at Stephens C sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Bike 75Very 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)
College educated
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Benton Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Locust St Expressive Arts ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Windsor Street Montessori SchlPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Islamic School of Columbia-missouriPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Children's School at Stephens C is listed in Columbia, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Children's School at Stephens C
The Children's School at Stephens C is a private elementary school in Columbia, MO, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #288 of 399 private schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Children's School at Stephens C
What grades does The Children's School at Stephens C serve?
The Children's School at Stephens C serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Children's School at Stephens C?
The Children's School at Stephens C has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's School at Stephens C?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's School at Stephens C is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Children's School at Stephens C rank in MO?
The Children's School at Stephens C ranks #288 of 399 private schools in MO.
What is The Children's School at Stephens C's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's School at Stephens C has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Children's School at Stephens C a private school?
Yes, The Children's School at Stephens C 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 The Children's School at Stephens C a religious school?
No, The Children's School at Stephens C is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Phone
- (573) 876-7260
- Area population (ZIP 65215)
- 245
- Area average commute
- 9.8 min
- Area median age
- 19.9
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 65215; 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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