About Harambee: Harambee is a missional Christian school serving students in grades Pre K-8 from economically-disadvantaged communities. We partner with the broader Christian community in Columbus to provide quality faith-based education in loving community at no cost to families. Like God's grace, the opportunity to attend Harambee is a free gift.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Harambee Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1998
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$180 per week
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Hannah Akbari
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Drama Club, Robotics Club
Chess Club, Drama Club, Robotics Club
School Notes
- Harambee is a private Pre K - 8 school located in Columbus' South Linden neighborhood. We emphasize academic excellence while providing holistic support that empowers the whole student.
- Key Distinctives:
- Tuition at No Cost: Like God's grace, the opportunity to attend Harambee is a free gift. We partner with the broader Christian Community to provide the Harambee opportunity at no cost.
- Year-Round School Calendar:
- Studies show the year-round school calendar helps curb Summer learning loss and can reduce the achievement gap experienced in students from economically-disadvantaged communities.
- Holistic Family-Focused Ministry:
- We exist to provide holistic support to families that empowers growth in connection with the body of Christ throughout Columbus.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Harambee Alumn - Life impact and relationship with God. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Harambee Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Harambee Christian School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Harambee Christian School?
Harambee Christian School famous alumni include: Harambee Alumn - Life impact and relationship with God..
What sports does Harambee Christian School offer?
Harambee Christian School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cheering.
When is the application deadline for Harambee Christian School?
The application deadline for Harambee Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Harambee Christian School located?
Harambee Christian School is located in the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in South Linden.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Harambee Christian School is Sonshine Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Sonshine Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-9 | 181 students 1.1 miles 1965 Gladstone Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
1.1
PK-9
181
Grades: PK-8 | 247 students 1.3 miles 933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
1.3
PK-8
247
Grades: PK-5 | 222 students 1.6 miles 2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
1.6
PK-5
222
Grades: NS-5 | 69 students 2 miles 72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
2
NS-5
69
Grades: NS-8 | 327 students 2.3 miles 2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
2.3
NS-8
327
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