The Columbus Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Gahanna, OH
4300 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Gahanna
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in Ohio
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Gahanna, Ohio, The Columbus Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,083 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 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–12
- Students
- 1,083
- Teachers
- 125.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 546 girls, 537 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 86% of independent schools in Ohio.
- Compared with 14 independent schools in Ohio.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Ohio
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Columbus Academy whether it takes part.
- EdChoice Scholarship (traditional) · Voucher or scholarship
- EdChoice Expansion · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about The Columbus Academy
What grades does The Columbus Academy serve?
The Columbus Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Columbus Academy?
About 1,083 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Columbus Academy?
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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