Columbia Industries鈥揺ducation in Kennewick, WA, serves co鈥揺d students in grades 5 through 9 within a nonsectarian, central city alternative school setting.
Founded in 1963, the school has an enrollment of 8 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 8:1 and employs one teacher.
The student body is diverse, with 50% of students representing students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% of private schools in Washington for diversity.
As a small alternative school, Columbia Industries鈥揺ducation offers a focused learning environment within the Kennewick community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 5-9
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Columbia Industries-education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Year Founded
1963
Student Body
Total Students
8 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering Individuals, Enriching Our Community
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbia Industries-education often compared to?
Columbia Industries-education is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Columbia Industries-education?
The application deadline for Columbia Industries-education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Columbia Industries-education vs. Calvary Christian School
The nearest high school to Columbia Industries-education is Tri-city Adventist School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph's Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
901 W 4th Avenue
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(509) 586-0481
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 586-0481
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(509) 582-5608
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5608
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Gr: NS | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2505 W. 27th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 582-5624
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Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmanuel Baptist Day Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
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(805) 608-1685
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St. Patrick Catholic School ![St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Father Tuckerman sharing with our school about his vocation.]( "St. Patrick Catholic School Photo - Father Tuckerman sharing with our school about his vocation.")
(Catholic)
1016 N 14th Ave
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(253) 272-2297
Pasco, WA 99301
(253) 272-2297
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