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Best Columbus Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 91 private schools serving 19,031 students in Columbus, OH (there are 272 public schools, serving 118,413 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Columbus, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Columbus, OH include All Saints Academy, St. Charles Preparatory School, and The Columbus Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,344, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,686.
59% of private schools in Columbus, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus School For Girls
Columbus School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(2)
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bishop Hartley High School
(Catholic)
1285 Zettler Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 237-5421
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Ready High School
(Catholic)
707 Salisbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-5263
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
Bishop Watterson High School
Bishop Watterson High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Calumet Christian School
Calumet Christian School Photo - Calumet Campus, Xenos Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy Photo - Between the ages of one and six, the greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction. In the "responsive classrooms" in the Lower School of Columbus Academy, social and emotional learning are as important as the academic curriculum. Children in our classrooms feel a sense of belonging, that they are significant and that it is safe to take risks.
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3650 Sunbury Rd # B
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 471-2083
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbus Torah Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
181 Noe Bixby Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 864-0299
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7
Creative Play Center
Daycare / Preschool
600 High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-7529
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
4382 Duchene Ln
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 861-0475
Gr: K-8 | 314 students
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
Liberty Christian Academy
(Christian)
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
The Mary Evans Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3777 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew Continuation School
(Catholic)
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Tuition listed
St. Francis De Sales High School
(Catholic)
(1)
4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. James The Less School
(Catholic)
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
795 Havens Corners Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-4930
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
(1)
64 E. Selby Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-3149
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shepherd Christian School
Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction.
(Church of the Nazarene)
425 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Westview Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tree Of Life Christian Schools
Tree Of Life Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
935 Northridge Rd.
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-2688
Gr: PK-12 | 981 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Trinity Elementary School
(Catholic)
1440 Grandview Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 488-7650
Gr: K-8 | 161 students
The Wellington School
The Wellington School Photo - Senior Run 2025, The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio
(7)
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Worthington Christian School
(Brethren)
6670 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Tuition listed
Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
Akili Christian High School
(Christian)
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Almadina Academy
(Islamic)
5714 Columbus Sq
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 948-3153
Gr: K-1 | 14 students
Avicenna Preparatory School
(Islamic)
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Bethel Road KinderCare
Bethel Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-0754
Gr: NS-PK
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Columbus, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4099 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7531
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
5351 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 891-4444
Gr: NS-PK
428 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-1518
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
860 Griswold St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-5664
Gr: K-10 | 106 students
4663 Trabue Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3961
Gr: 5-8 | 39 students
5959 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 759-6622
Gr: NS-PK
401 Park Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 848-3002
Gr: NS-PK
767 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 252-7136
Gr: K-5 | 87 students
2680 Sawbury Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-0797
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Columbus)
This State (OH)
# Schools
91 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
19,031 Students
229,250 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,835 Teachers
19,014 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,344
$10,686
Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$422
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,021
$4,753
Average Acceptance Rate
74%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$28.81 million
$70.12 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.58
# American Indian Students
32 Students
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
564 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,712 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%
# Black Students
3,844 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
18%
10%
# White Students
10,423 Students
140,191 Students
% White Students
50%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
311 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
4,426 Students
51,844 Students
% of Others Students
21%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Columbus, OH include All Saints Academy, St. Charles Preparatory School, and The Columbus Academy.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
91 private schools are located in Columbus.
How much do private schools cost in Columbus?
The average tuition cost is $14,344, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,686.
How diverse are private schools in Columbus?
Columbus private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
59% of private schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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