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Year Founded

1998

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Student Body

Total Students

162 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

95%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

$180 per week

Acceptance Rate

93%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Hannah Akbari

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess ClubDrama Club

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School Notes

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.

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. -

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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 88%.

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.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,230 for elementary schools and $18,709 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).