Petersen Adventist School in Columbus, WI, serves 11 students in kindergarten through 8th grade within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 2 teachers in a co–educational environment.
Affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Petersen Adventist School maintains a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.
Annual tuition at Petersen Adventist School is $3,900, providing an option for families seeking a rural K–8 private school in Columbus.
Approximately 19% of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school's small enrollment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Petersen Adventist School cost?
Petersen Adventist School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Petersen Adventist School?
The application deadline for Petersen Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Petersen Adventist School is Wisconsin Academy (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Evangelical Lutheran School (1.8 miles away)
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