St. Francis De Sales High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Columbus
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade866 students12 students per teacher
Private schools in Columbus, OH
51 private schools in Columbus, OH, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 15Christian schools 17Montessori schools 3Independent schools 4High schools 15Preschools 10Special education schools 5
Bishop Watterson High
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade864 students11 students per teacher
Bishop Hartley High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade697 students13 students per teacher
Columbus School for Girls
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only all-girls school in Columbus
Columbus, OH
A+Overall gradeAll girls460 students7 students per teacher
St. Andrew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 14 Catholic schools in Columbus
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade436 students13 students per teacher
Tree of Life Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
The largest Christian school in Columbus
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade434 students15 students per teacher
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Columbus, OH
AOverall grade432 students14 students per teacher
Tree of Life Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
One of 15 Christian schools in Columbus
Columbus, OH
B-Overall grade431 students14 students per teacher
All Saints Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 26% since 2011–12
Columbus, OH
B+Overall grade409 students16 students per teacher
Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade385 students16 students per teacher
St. Mary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Ohio
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade348 students10 students per teacher
St. Cecilia Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 32% since 2011–12
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade291 students14 students per teacher
St. Matthias School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade270 students22 students per teacher
St. Timothy School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade231 students18 students per teacher
Tree of Life Christian School-Clintonville
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Ohio
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade231 students17 students per teacher
Tree of Life Christian Schools Clintonville Campus
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
Growing: enrollment up 65% since 2017–18
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade228 students18 students per teacher
Columbus Torah Academy
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
The only Jewish school in Columbus
Columbus, OH
B+Overall grade219 students3 students per teacher
Calumet Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
AOverall grade215 students10 students per teacher
Northside Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Columbus, OH
B+Overall grade200 students11 students per teacher
St. Agatha School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
B+Overall grade185 students14 students per teacher
Helping Hands Center DBA Bridgeway Academy
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 97% of special education schools in Ohio
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade172 students2 students per teacher
Sonshine Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9
Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade170 students11 students per teacher
Columbus Montessori Education Center
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Columbus
Columbus, OH
A+Overall grade148 students7 students per teacher
Columbus Adventist Academy
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
Columbus, OH
BOverall grade142 students16 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Columbus, OH
How many private schools are in Columbus, OH?
51 private schools in Columbus, OH, with about 9,881 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Columbus, OH?
The most common are Christian schools (17), Catholic schools (15), special education schools (5), independent schools (4).
Are there private high schools in Columbus, OH?
Yes: 15 private schools in Columbus, OH teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Columbus, OH offer pre-K?
29 private schools in Columbus, OH offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Columbus, OH have?
The average school has 10.3 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Columbus, OH?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Ohio has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.