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The Compass School

5.00 (2 reviews)
3989 N Hampton Dr Powell, OH 43065
Tel: (614) 764-8844
www.thegardnerschool.com

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • We offer a project-based approach, inspired by the Reggio method of educating the very young.
  • Developed in Italy, this method respects the innate ability of children to explore and learn from the world around them.
  • Rather than give them answers, we guide them as they question, discover, test and exhibit ideas in their own individual ways.
  • Our curriculum is child-centered, in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning.
  • Teachers collaborate, and design lesson plans that focus on what children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science to music, art, drama and language.
  • We feel this approach teaches children to explore topics in great detail and better equips them to become life-long learners who enjoy the educational process.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $25,000
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Compass School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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School Facts

School Type
Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeThe Compass School
Nursery56
Pre-K35
Kind22
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Summer School Offered
Yes
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Student Body

Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
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Tuition Notes
Monthly tuition varies by age of student.
Application URL
Online Application
Endowment Size
$50 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Where learning begins.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Compass School cost?
The Compass School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Compass School?
The application deadline for The Compass School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
The Compass School is awesome! The teachers there are so great with my sons: patient, creative and truly care about making their days exciting, fun and safe. The facility is always clean and warm with good size classrooms and a lovely outdoor play area. Projects are child-inspired which we love and the teachers have a great philosophy about child respect which really works with our high-energy boys. My oldest always comes home with new questions for me that leads to more home learning and projects! I recommend this school to anyone in the area. Keep doing what you're doing Compass!
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5  
Amazing toddler teachers! They are simply the best and do not get enough credit for what they do. Unfortunately if I were to give out stars for the director and administration it would be 1.
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