Best Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 76 private elementary schools serving 20,963 students in Franklin County, OH.
The average tuition cost is $11,474, which is higher than the Ohio private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,094.
76% of private elementary schools in Franklin County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76
  • # Students Served: 20,963
  • Average Tuition: $11,474
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Franklin County, OH School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 76
  • # Students Served: 20,963
  • Average Tuition: $11,474
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 39%
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 36%
  • View Franklin County, OH School Trends

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Columbus School For Girls Photo
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)
Marburn Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
Acton Academy Columbus Photo
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Map of All Saints Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Catholic
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
(2)
Calumet Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
(1)
The Columbus Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Map of 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
Map of 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)
Map of Cypress Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 358 students
Methodist
375 Alton Darby Creek Road
Galloway, OH 43119
(614) 870-1181
(1)
Grace Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Brethren
7510 E Broad Street
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 861-0724
Map of Grove City Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students
Sports: 12
Church of the Nazarene
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
(2)
Map of Harvest Preparatory School
Gr: K-12 | 747 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
(1)
Map of Holy Spirit School
Gr: K-8 | 314 students
Catholic
4382 Duchene Ln
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 861-0475
Map of Immaculate Conception School
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
Christian
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Madison Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Christian
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
(3)
Map of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 392 students
Catholic
3752 Broadway
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-6779
Map of St. Andrew Continuation School
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
Map of St. Brendan School
Gr: K-8 | 466 students
Catholic
4475 Dublin Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
Map of 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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Franklin County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Charisma Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Christian
4099 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7531
Cleveland Ave KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5351 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 891-4444
Map of Educare Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
2733 Summer Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 889-9999
Map of Enchanted Care Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 124 students
Daycare / Preschool
4370 Dale Drive
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-1403
Map of 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)
Map of Griswold Christian Academy
Gr: K-10 | 106 students
Seventh Day Adventist
860 Griswold St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-5664
Huber Village KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
861 Eastwind Dr.
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 890-1234
Map of Maranatha Christian School
Gr: 5-8 | 39 students
Baptist
4663 Trabue Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3961
Mount Carmel KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
5959 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 759-6622
Map of Northwest Chapel Preschoo & K
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Brethren)
6700 Rings Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-0647
Park Road KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
401 Park Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 848-3002
Map of St. Thomas The Apost. School
Gr: K-5 | 87 students
Catholic
767 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 252-7136
Sawbury KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2680 Sawbury Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-0797
Map of Taylor Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8295 Taylor Rd. SW
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 868-5267

Overview

Category
This State (OH)
US
# Schools
78 Schools
# Students
20,963 Students
185,146 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2,103 Teachers
16,000 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1245
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,474
$9,094
Average Summer Program Cost
$2,425
$486
Average % on Financial Aid
39%
52%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,016
$5,104
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$31.67 million
$34.66 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.58
# American Indian Students
23 Students
1,242 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
601 Students
4,126 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,541 Students
9,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
4,322 Students
19,125 Students
% Black Students
19%
10%
# White Students
11,657 Students
114,859 Students
% White Students
51%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
235 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
4,739 Students
40,151 Students
% of Others Students
21%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Franklin County, OH include Columbus School For Girls, Grace Christian School, and All Saints Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
76 private elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Franklin County?
The average tuition cost is $11,474, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $9,094.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Franklin County?
Franklin County private elementary schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
76% of private elementary schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Franklin County include: Bridgeway Academy vs. Marburn Academy, Tooba Academy vs. Sunrise Academy, Sunrise Academy vs. Tooba Academy

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