Cristo Rey Columbus High School is a Catholic co–educational private high school serving grades 9 through 12 in downtown Columbus, OH.
The school has an enrollment of 440 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 supported by 28 teachers.
Founded in 2013, Cristo Rey Columbus offers secondary education within a large city community setting.
The student body is 86% students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% in Ohio for diversity and student population size.
Tuition and acceptance rates align with local private high school averages in Columbus, providing a community–focused Catholic education option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
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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School
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
School
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
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Tuition listed
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bridgeway Academy ![Bridgeway Academy Photo]( "Bridgeway Academy Photo")
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sonshine Christian Academy
(Christian)
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
3 miles
Gr: PK-10 Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Harambee Christian School
(Christian)
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
9214 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
9214.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
9214.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Canaan Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
9214.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Jonathan Alder Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6440 Kilbury Huber Rd
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 873-4635
9214.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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