The Mary Evans Child Development Center in Columbus, OH, enrolls 63 students in preschool through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, city–based early childhood program.
Founded in 1910, the school is among the oldest private early learning centers in the state of Ohio.
The program serves co–ed learners with a student–teacher ratio of 32:1 and employs 2 teachers.
The school is affiliated with the National Association for the Education of Young Children and operates in the West Scioto neighborhood of Columbus.
Tuition information is not specified, but the center provides early childhood education within a large city community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Mary Evans Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mary Evans Child Development Center's ranking?
The Mary Evans Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for The Mary Evans Child Development Center?
The application deadline for The Mary Evans Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Mary Evans Child Development Center located?
The Mary Evans Child Development Center is located in the West Scioto neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Mary Evans Child Development Center is The Wellington School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Benedict Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ridge Mill KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ridge Mill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Ridge Mill Dr.
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom")
(Catholic)
3700 Ridge Mill Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Primrose School Of Hilliard At Mill Run
Daycare / Preschool
4230 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2140 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
4475 Dublin Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunrise Academy
(Islamic)
5657 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 527-0465
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 622 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
4.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Haugland Learning Center-dublin
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
5.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom")
(Catholic)
3700 Ridge Mill Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
St. Brendan School
(Catholic)
4475 Dublin Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 876-6132
2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Tuition listed
St. Andrew Continuation School
(Catholic)
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1880 Northam Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Sports: 10
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ridge Mill KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3700 Ridge Mill Dr.
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-8909
0.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - Preschool Classroom")
(Catholic)
3700 Ridge Mill Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
Hilliard, OH 43026
(251) 709-9861
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Primrose School Of Hilliard At Mill Run
Daycare / Preschool
4230 Trueman Blvd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 777-5535
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2140 Fishinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 451-8888
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Enchanted Care Kids Campus ![Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo]( "Enchanted Care Kids Campus Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4392 Davidson Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-1347
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 771-1347
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 16 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Madison-plains Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
47 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0654
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0654
9212.6 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Madison-plains Intermediate School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9940 State Route 38 Sw
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0610
London, OH 43140
(740) 490-0610
9212.6 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Madison-plains Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Linson Rd
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-1707
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-1707
9212.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
9214 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
London Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 Elm St
London, OH 43140
(740) 845-3272
London, OH 43140
(740) 845-3272
9214.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 1,011 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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