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La Petite Ecole

1111 S Fairview Rd Columbia, MO 65203

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • La Petite Ecole in Columbia, MO, enrolls 57 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a nonsectarian, city–based elementary program.
  • Founded in 2005, the school serves a midsize city community with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and a teaching staff of four.
  • The student body includes 13% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the Columbia area.
  • Tuition rates are aligned with local private elementary school averages, offering a private elementary education option in Columbia, Missouri.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2005
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Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for La Petite Ecole is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Columbia, MO is $7,854 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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