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Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 546 students in Columbia, MS, 19% of all K-12 students in Columbia, MS are educated in private schools versus (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Mississippi private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Columbia, MS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Columbia ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students
Christian
1548 Highway 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6418
(1)
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Map of Woodlawn Preparatory School
Woodlawn Preparatory School
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
1452 Hwy 98 E
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4122
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Columbia, MS ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
546
Students
-8.8% (-53 students) 10-yr
$4,125
Avg. Tuition
4%
Students of Color
+300.0% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-37.5% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbia)
This State (MS)
# Schools
2 Schools
247 Schools
# Students
546 Students
55,084 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025273227179
2024273225172
2023273221174
2022279226185
2021279217180
2020279209171
2019580228175
2018580227172
2017599234180
2016599239178
2015599210167
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% Students of Color
4%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20254%19%34%
20244%19%34%
20234%19%33%
20222%18%33%
20212%19%32%
20202%19%32%
20191%17%31%
20181%17%31%
20171%17%32%
20161%17%32%
20151%18%32%
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0.32
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20250.320.480.65
20240.320.480.65
20230.320.490.65
20220.200.470.64
20210.200.480.64
20200.200.480.64
20190.120.480.63
20180.120.480.63
20170.130.460.61
20160.130.450.61
20150.130.460.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
93 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,695 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
1,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%2%9%
20241%2%9%
20231%2%9%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%9%
20201%2%9%
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# Black Students
7 Students
5,457 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20251%9%7%
20241%9%7%
20231%9%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%9%7%
20201%9%8%
20191%8%7%
20181%8%7%
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# White Students
440 Students
41,472 Students
% White Students
81%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202581%70%52%
202481%70%52%
202381%69%52%
202289%70%54%
202189%70%54%
202089%70%54%
201994%70%56%
201894%70%56%
201794%71%58%
201694%72%58%
201594%71%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
94 Students
9,405 Students
% of Others Students
17%
16%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202517%16%26%
202417%16%26%
202317%17%25%
20229%16%25%
20219%16%25%
20209%16%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20176%18%22%
20166%17%22%
20156%19%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
4,484 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202510:112:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202310:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201918:112:112:1
201818:112:112:1
201716:113:112:1
201616:113:112:1
201516:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
48%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
202545%47%55%
202445%46%54%
202345%45%54%
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,125
$10,203

Tuition Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$4,125$11,704$15,012
2024$4,125$6,759$13,254
2023$4,125$5,958$12,626
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Average % on Financial Aid
8%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
20258%26%34%
20248%26%34%
20238%23%34%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$1,631

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2023-2025)

YearColumbia, MS AvgMississippi (MS)National
2025$1,000$1,631$7,073
2024$1,000$1,631$6,930
2023$1,000$1,620$6,469
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS?
The top ranked private schools in Columbia, MS is Columbia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbia?
2 private schools are located in Columbia.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the MS state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
100% of private schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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