For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 172 students in Columbia, PA (there are , serving 1,637 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Columbia, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
33% of private schools in Columbia, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Columbia, PA (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little People Daycare
Daycare / Preschool
780 Chickies Hill Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-4451
Gr: K | 4 students
404 Cherry St
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 684-2433
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Prospect Grove High School
All-boys | Alternative School
1290 Prospect Rd
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 285-0420
Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 285-0420
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Columbia, PA?
3 private schools are located in Columbia, PA.
What percentage of students in Columbia go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Columbia are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbia?
33% of private schools in Columbia are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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