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Columbus ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,812 students in Columbus, IN, 14% of all K-12 students in Columbus, IN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
55% of private schools in Columbus, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,812
  • Average Tuition: $6,397
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Columbus, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s: 11
  • # Students Served: 1,812
  • Average Tuition: $6,397
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View Columbus, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Columbus ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of North Star Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
St. Bartholomew School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Map of St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Map of Abc Learning Centre, Inc (dba Abc-stewart School)
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Montessori School
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
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Map of Bethel Holiness Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Central Avenue KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Map of Children Inc #2
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Map of Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Map of Cummins Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Map of White Creek Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
16270 S 300 W
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-6832
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Columbus, Indiana ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (Closed)

Map of Columbus SDA Church School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2809 N Talley Road
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 378-8837

Columbus, IN ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (10-Year)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Columbus, IN?
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
11 private schools are located in Columbus.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus?
Columbus private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
55% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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