The Columbus Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked OH School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Yearly Tuition: $30,500
Acceptance rate: 57%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Columbus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Year Founded

1911

Colors

Grey, Maroon

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

170 teachers

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

19 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus 1

Calculus 2Chemistry

ChineseComparative Government

Computer Science 1Economics

English CompositionEnglish Literature

LatinModern European History

Physics 1Physics 2

Spanish LanguageStatistics

US GovernmentUS History

World History

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Average SAT score

1325

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki pants/skirts, polo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$30,500

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Tuition Notes

Each year, students in PreK through Grade 12 receive grants totaling more than $3.9 million from Academy, with the average grant about $14,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

More information at www.columbusacademy.org/summer

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$14,000

Acceptance Rate

57%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

John Wuorinen

Admissions Associate

Lisa Spolter

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$35 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWrestling

School Notes

Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational school enrolling 1,170 students from our Explorers Program to Grade 12. Academy offers a challenging liberal arts, college preparatory program. Located on a 231-acre campus nine miles northeast of Columbus, the school draws a diverse student body of 420 students in grades 9 through 12, from a 30-mile radius in central Ohio. Approximately 25% of the student body receives financial assistance to help with the cost of tuition.

School Motto: Academy strives to develop and sustain a community of thoughtful, responsible, capable, and confident citizens eager to engage in a pluralistic and ever-changing world.
School Mascot: Viking

Founded in 1911, Columbus Academy is a coeducational school enrolling 1,170 students from our Explorers Program to Grade 12. Academy offers a challenging liberal arts, college preparatory program. Located on a 231-acre campus nine miles northeast of Columbus, the school draws a diverse student body of 420 students in grades 9 through 12, from a 30-mile radius in central Ohio. Approximately 25% of the student body receives financial assistance to help with the cost of tuition.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Columbus Academy cost?

The Columbus Academy's tuition is approximately $30,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Columbus Academy?

The acceptance rate of The Columbus Academy is 57%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. The Columbus Academy's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Ohio with low acceptance rates.

Does The Columbus Academy offer a summer program?

Yes, The Columbus Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Columbus Academy offer?

The Columbus Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. The Columbus Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for most sports offered.

What is The Columbus Academy's ranking?

The Columbus Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Columbus Academy?

The application deadline for The Columbus Academy is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,838 for elementary schools and $19,281 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).