The Mary Evans Child Development Center in Columbus, OH, enrolls 63 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1910, the school is among the oldest private early learning centers in the state of Ohio.
The program serves co–ed learners with a student–teacher ratio of 32:1 and employs 2 teachers.
The school is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates in the West Scioto neighborhood of Columbus.
Tuition information is not specified, but the center provides early childhood education within a large city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Mary Evans Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mary Evans Child Development Center's ranking?
The Mary Evans Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Mary Evans Child Development Center?
The application deadline for The Mary Evans Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Mary Evans Child Development Center located?
The Mary Evans Child Development Center is located in the West Scioto neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Mary Evans Child Development Center is The Wellington School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Benedict Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ridge Mill KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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Ridge Mill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Ridge Mill Dr.
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom")
(Catholic)
3700 Ridge Mill Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Primrose School Of Hilliard At Mill Run
Daycare / Preschool
4230 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2140 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
4475 Dublin Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Tuition listed
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