Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program

Best Columbus Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 53 private elementary schools serving 13,824 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, OH include The Columbus Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and All Saints Academy.
The average tuition cost is $12,744, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,331.
74% of private elementary schools in Columbus, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Columbus Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
Bonner Academy
Special Education School
(3)
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 471-2626
Gr: 3-6 | 15 students
Bridgeway Academy
Bridgeway Academy Photo
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Clintonville Academy
Clintonville Academy Photo - A sample of artwork from our students.
(1)
3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Columbus Montessori Education Center
Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program
Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Harambee Christian School
(Christian)
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
High Street Christian Academy
(Baptist)
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Highland Community Learning Center
Special Education School
(1)
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
The Learning Spectrum
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Mansion Day School
Mansion Day School Photo - What fun!
(9)
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Mater Dei Academy
Mater Dei Academy Photo
(Catholic)
3695 Elm St
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 231-1984
Gr: K-9 | 13 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Columbus, OH include The Columbus Academy, Columbus School For Girls, and All Saints Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Columbus?
53 private elementary schools are located in Columbus.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Columbus?
The average tuition cost is $12,744, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $9,331.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Columbus?
Columbus private elementary schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
74% of private elementary schools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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