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At A Glance

Since 1971, we’ve offered Columbia families a Christ-centered education delivered by caring faculty using challenging Bible-based curriculum in a small class environment. Our experienced faculty and staff help every student discover and achieve their full God-given potential, inspiring students to a higher focus. Certified teachers, many with advanced degrees, challenge students to think critically and independently. In fact, our students consistently score 30% higher than the national average on standardized tests. We also encourage each student to explore and maximize their talents by providing a wide variety of opportunities for students in arts, athletics, and community service.

  • Founded in 1971, CCA serves nearly 300 students, infant-8th grade.
  • CCA’s Early Education Program offers a fun and safe learning environment with full-time childcare options.
  • Stanford Achievement Tests consistently place CCA students 26-29% higher than the national average.
  • More than 75% of 5-8th graders make the Honor Roll each year.
  • Student/Teacher ratio of 15:1
  • Located on a 10-acre campus in the heart of Columbia, Missouri with separate and secure areas for Early Education, Elementary, and Middle School, athletic fields, and two playground areas.
  • Member of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS)
  • While Christian Chapel Academy is a ministry of C2 Church, more than 20 area churches are represented in the CCA community.

Contact Brent Messimer, our enrollment coordinator, for more information regarding CCA.

Email: messimerb@cca-columbia.com
Phone: 573-874-2325

CCA does not discriminate admissions on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

We love CCA for so many reasons. We really love the closeness and connection we have here. It truly feels like family. Every single encounter with someone from CCA is so pleasant and welcoming. All of the staff love every student! CCA is such a supportive community with so many wonderful role models.

CCA Parent

We really love the smaller class sizes. The teacher-student ratio is unbeatable and allows for such a valuable and rich education. Both of our children became capable and confident readers in kindergarten. We have been super happy here and feel deeply that we are in the right place. As a family, we are better because of what CCA models.

CCA Parent

One of my favorite things about CCA is that parents are encouraged to be involved. From lunch and recess duty, class parties, celebrations, and fundraising, there are so many opportunities. We consider it a privilege to be able to see our children at school while serving the school!

CCA Parent

We wanted our children to be challenged academically and religiously, reaching their full potential. When looking for a school, we knew we wanted to send our children somewhere that is academically rigorous and courageously Christian. We wanted the institution to be Christian in a counter-cultural way that actively pushes back on secularism. We feel that, since we enrolled a couple of years ago, CCA has been consistently meeting our expectations.

CCA Parent

Our kids love CCA. They love participating in the classroom; they love the relationships they’ve developed with classmates, friends, and teachers.

CCA Parent

We chose CCA for our three little ones for many reasons, but at the top of the list is the amazing people: teachers, assistants, administrators, aides, and support staff who make this special place a home away from home. They are dedicated to loving, protecting, and teaching our children in the same way we do as their parents, which is truly one of a kind.

CCA Parent

CCA has brought so much joy to our lives and our kids’ lives. It has been a gift to watch our children grow in their faith, expand their self-confidence, develop precious friendships, and learn so much—both scholastically and about themselves. Thanks to such an outstanding school family, they are flourishing!

CCA Parent