Columbia Industries-education (2026 Profile)

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Columbia Industries–education in Kennewick, WA, serves co–ed 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–teacher 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–education 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)

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

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.: 32%

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)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: 5-9
Enrollment: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Benton County, WA is $6,952 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).