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Harambee Christian School

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8

Columbus, OH

1000 Bonham Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 18% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011

Harambee Christian School is a Christian private school in Columbus, Ohio, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 142 students and around 13 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 18% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 178 days a year. Ohio has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
142
Teachers
10.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 73 girls, 69 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 67% of Christian elementary schools in Ohio.
    • Compared with 79 Christian elementary schools in Ohio.

    Students by survey year

    120’11–12135’13–14134’15–16143’17–18155’19–20146’21–22142’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K13
    K18
    117
    216
    316
    415
    514
    616
    716
    814

    Student body

    Black82%
    White6%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Help paying tuition in Ohio

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Harambee Christian School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Harambee Christian School

    What grades does Harambee Christian School serve?

    Harambee Christian School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Harambee Christian School?

    About 142 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harambee Christian School?

    Call the 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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