Columbia Independent School

Columbia Independent School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
1801 N Stadium Blvd,  Columbia, MO
4.3
2.5
445 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1330
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$17,250

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
46
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1330
Math
660
Verbal
670
Average ACT
29
Math
27
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
74%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Two or more races
8.6%
Black
4%
Hispanic
3.3%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Private K12 Schools in Missouri
#7 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Missouri
#7 Best Private HS in Missouri
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Missouri 36 Students
Washington University in St. Louis 22 Students
Saint Louis University 15 Students
University of Chicago 11 Students
Truman State University 10 Students
Vanderbilt University 9 Students
Boston University 8 Students
Brown University 8 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 8 Students
Northwestern University 7 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 14 Students
Political Science and Government 10 Students
Psychology 9 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Business 6 Students
International Business 6 Students
Computer Science 5 Students
Engineering 5 Students
English 5 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 33 Reviews
5.0 Parent
7/31/2022
Extremely strong academics. The students become well-rounded people —academically, socially, and artistically. Education is based on the student. Each is recognized for strengths and weaknesses, and the educational experience is tailored individually.
5.0 Parent
7/29/2022
Great onboarding process. Easy to schedule tours and communicate with admin staff. Multiple summer events for our daughter to meet classmates before the school year.
5.0 Middle School Student
6/5/2020
great academics and teachers, great kids. obviously there will be the occasional snob, but overall the other kids feel like my family, i've known them for practically my whole life.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 6 Reviews
1.0 other
4/7/2023
I was very upfront about my twins and their educational needs, which are not significant. The school advertises having learning specialists. They then took my application fee. They read outdated paperwork on my kids and violated their own policies and procedures by not doing the admissions interview...
5.0 student
11/5/2015
I went to this school for three years, and then, hoping to gain a better perspective, switched to a boarding school for high school that I hoped would be similar to CIS. However, I find that although my current school is great, it is unable to replicate the educational value and warm atmosphere of C...
1.0 parent
11/5/2014
I'm sure it's a good fit for some kids and families, just did not work for us.
2.0 parent
10/27/2014
Not that much better than public school for the extremely high tuition they expect you to pay.

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Columbia Independent School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 1801 N Stadium Blvd in Columbia, MO. Annual tuition is $17,250. The school has a total enrollment of 445 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Columbia Independent School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1330 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heritage Academy, Mizzou K 12 Online/Mu High School, Christian Fellowship School, and more. Learn more about what Columbia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbia Independent School.

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