Cristo Rey Columbus High School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational high school in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
It was established in 2013 and is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus.
It follows the Cristo Rey work-study model of education for students from low-income families.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked OH School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cristo Rey Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
440 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Class of 2025 - 100% College Acceptance -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cristo Rey Columbus High School?
Cristo Rey Columbus High School famous alumni include: Class of 2025 - 100% College Acceptance.
What is Cristo Rey Columbus High School's ranking?
Cristo Rey Columbus High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Cristo Rey Columbus High School?
The application deadline for Cristo Rey Columbus High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cristo Rey Columbus High School located?
Cristo Rey Columbus High School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cristo Rey Columbus High School is Akili Christian High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Akili Christian High School
(Christian)
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
322 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-4216
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-4216
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 358-3206
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 73 students
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