Very Good
#14 of 131 private schools in MS
Top 10% of private schools
Woodlawn Preparatory School
School · Columbia, MS
A private school in Columbia, MS serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1452 HWY 98 E, Columbia, MS 39429
- 6:1 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 MS.
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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 MS
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MS average.
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Where Woodlawn Preparatory 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average523/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,953
Median home value
$133,700
Median rent
$585/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39429; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Woodlawn Preparatory School is listed in Columbia, MS; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Woodlawn Preparatory School
Woodlawn Preparatory School is a private school in Columbia, MS, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 131 private schools in MS.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodlawn Preparatory School
What grades does Woodlawn Preparatory School serve?
Woodlawn Preparatory School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Woodlawn Preparatory School?
Woodlawn Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodlawn Preparatory School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Woodlawn Preparatory School rank in MS?
Woodlawn Preparatory School ranks #14 of 131 private schools in MS.
What is Woodlawn Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodlawn Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodlawn Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Woodlawn Preparatory School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Woodlawn Preparatory School a religious school?
Woodlawn Preparatory School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (601) 736-4122
- Area population (ZIP 39429)
- 16,583
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 39429; 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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