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Columbus Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 93 private schools serving 19,143 students in Columbus, OH, 14% of all K-12 students in Columbus, OH are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $11,519, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
58% of private schools in Columbus, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 93
  • # Students Served: 19,143
  • Average Tuition: $11,519
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Columbus, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 93
  • # Students Served: 19,143
  • Average Tuition: $11,519
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 37%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Columbus, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Columbus Private Schools (2026-27)

Columbus School For Girls Photo
Columbus School For Girls
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
(2)
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Enchanted Care Learning Center of Gahanna
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4575 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 428-7610
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Map of All Saints Academy
All Saints Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Catholic
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
(2)
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Map of Bishop Hartley High School
Bishop Hartley High School
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students
Catholic
1285 Zettler Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 237-5421
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Map of Bishop Ready High School
Bishop Ready High School
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14
Catholic
707 Salisbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-5263
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Bishop Watterson High School Photo
Bishop Watterson High School
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
(2)
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Calumet Christian School Photo
Calumet Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
(1)
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The Columbus Academy Photo
The Columbus Academy
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
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Map of Columbus Adventist Academy
Columbus Adventist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 141 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
3650 Sunbury Rd # B
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 471-2083
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Map of Columbus Torah Academy
Columbus Torah Academy
Gr: K-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Jewish
181 Noe Bixby Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 864-0299
(1)
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Map of Creative Play Center
Creative Play Center
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
600 High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-7529
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Map of Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
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Map of Immaculate Conception School
Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
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Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Christian
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
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Map of The Mary Evans Child Development Center
The Mary Evans Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Daycare / Preschool
3777 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
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Map of St. Andrew Continuation School
St. Andrew Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
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Map of St. Charles Preparatory School
St. Charles Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
All-boys (Catholic)
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
(1)
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Map of St. Francis De Sales High School
St. Francis De Sales High School
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Catholic
4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
(1)
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Map of St. James The Less School
St. James The Less School
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
Catholic
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
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Map of St. Mary Magdalene School
St. Mary Magdalene School
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students
Catholic
2940 Parkside Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-9935
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Map of Charisma Academy
Charisma Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Christian
4099 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7531
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Cleveland Ave KinderCare Photo
Cleveland Ave KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5351 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 891-4444
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Map of The Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy
The Gloria S. Friend Christian Academy
Gr: K-6 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
428 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-1518
(1)
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Map of Griswold Christian Academy
Griswold Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 106 students
Seventh Day Adventist
860 Griswold St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-5664
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Map of Maranatha Christian School
Maranatha Christian School
Gr: 5-8 | 39 students
Baptist
4663 Trabue Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3961
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Mount Carmel KinderCare Photo
Mount Carmel KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5959 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 759-6622
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Park Road KinderCare Photo
Park Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 Park Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 848-3002
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Map of St. Thomas The Apost. School
St. Thomas The Apost. School
Gr: K-5 | 87 students
Catholic
767 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 252-7136
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Sawbury KinderCare Photo
Sawbury KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2680 Sawbury Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-0797
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Columbus, OH Private School Trends (10-Year)

93
Private Schools
-1.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
19,143
Students
+9.9% (+1,727 students) 10-yr
$11,519
Avg. Tuition
+4.8% (+$527) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
+13.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
37%
Students of Color
+2.8% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Columbus)
This State (OH)
# Schools
93 Schools
1,312 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearColumbus, OH Total Schools
202591
202495
202389
202284
202186
202089
201990
201893
201789
201684
201594
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# Students
19,143 Students
232,122 Students

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Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025250195179
2024249183172
2023240189174
2022258228185
2021251218180
2020255183171
2019248188175
2018244186172
2017251228180
2016243225178
2015223208167
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% Students of Color
37%
25%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202537%25%34%
202437%25%34%
202337%24%33%
202234%22%33%
202134%21%32%
202033%21%32%
201931%20%31%
201830%19%31%
201730%23%32%
201629%23%32%
201536%24%32%
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0.68
0.59

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Diversity Score Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20250.680.580.65
20240.680.580.65
20230.670.560.65
20220.620.540.64
20210.620.540.64
20200.620.530.64
20190.610.510.63
20180.610.510.63
20170.570.480.61
20160.580.480.61
20150.600.470.61
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# American Indian Students
32 Students
1,332 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
564 Students
5,039 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1,712 Students
10,835 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
5%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
20258%5%9%
20248%5%9%
20237%4%9%
20226%3%8%
20216%3%9%
20206%3%9%
20195%3%8%
20185%3%8%
20174%2%8%
20164%2%8%
20154%2%8%
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# Black Students
3,844 Students
24,257 Students
% Black Students
18%
10%

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Black Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202518%10%7%
202418%10%7%
202319%10%8%
202217%9%7%
202117%10%7%
202017%9%8%
201915%9%7%
201815%9%7%
201713%8%7%
201613%8%7%
201514%8%8%
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# White Students
10,423 Students
139,899 Students
% White Students
49%
59%

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White Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202550%60%52%
202450%60%52%
202351%62%52%
202257%64%54%
202157%64%54%
202057%65%54%
201958%67%56%
201858%67%56%
201762%70%58%
201661%70%58%
201559%70%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
309 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
4,538 Students
54,254 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202521%22%26%
202421%22%26%
202320%21%25%
202217%21%25%
202117%20%25%
202017%20%24%
201919%19%24%
201819%19%23%
201718%18%22%
201619%18%22%
201520%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
1,835 Teachers
19,167 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202113:113:111:1
202013:113:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201613:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
51%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202562%51%55%
202462%50%54%
202359%49%54%
202262%50%54%
202162%49%54%
202058%49%54%
201956%49%53%
201856%47%53%
201754%46%53%
201658%47%52%
201561%49%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025171715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019151715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025131213
2024111112
2023111111
2022121111
2021121111
2020121111
2019121111
2018131111
2017121110
2016111010
2015111110
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Average SAT score
1232
(Out of 1600)
1239

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025123212451233
2024123012451230
2023123412411228
2022123212471229
2021123212501229
2020123212281226
2019123212281226
2018123212571226
2017123212461233
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Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025262526
2024262526
2023262526
2022262526
2021262626
2020262625
2019262525
2018262525
2017262525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,519
$8,791

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
2025$14,344$10,808$15,012
2024$14,331$10,549$14,622
2023$14,364$10,189$14,057
2022$13,294$9,876$13,504
2021$13,240$9,659$13,232
2020$12,462$9,438$12,915
2019$12,380$9,256$12,656
2018$12,327$8,995$12,363
2017$12,161$8,869$12,049
2016$11,661$8,619$11,633
2015$10,992$8,502$11,174
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Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$425
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
52%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202537%51%34%
202436%48%34%
202342%46%34%
202236%43%33%
202136%42%33%
202042%41%32%
201936%39%31%
201836%37%30%
201736%37%30%
201654%37%29%
201544%36%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,450
$5,172
Average Endowment Size
$12.91 million
$23.04 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearColumbus, OH AvgOhio (OH)National
202574%84%81%
202487%89%85%
202387%89%85%
202293%89%85%
202193%89%85%
202086%89%85%
201984%89%85%
201882%90%85%
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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 Bishop Watterson High School, St. Charles Preparatory School, and Bishop Hartley High School.
How many private schools are located in Columbus?
93 private schools are located in Columbus.
How much do private schools cost in Columbus?
The average tuition cost is $11,519, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $8,791.
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?
58% 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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