Back to School: Private Schools Guide
Central Ohio has numerous education options for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The offerings include a wide assortment of private schools whose curricula range from college preparatory to parochial.
This new Private Schools Guide includes information about 43 such schools throughout the region. Our list is limited to institutions that offer education above the kindergarten level. Charter schools are not included.
We aimed to make the list as inclusive and robust as possible and used similar lists from sister publicationsColumbus CEO andColumbus Monthly as a starting point. However, some schools did not respond to requests for information or fill out our survey; these institutions are not listed in the guide.
Enrollment shown is for the 2016-17 school year, since schools had not yet finalized current enrollment. Annual tuition is for 2017-18 and excludes fees.
Bishop Watterson High School
99 E. Cooke Road
614-268-8671
bishopwatterson.com
Grades served: 9-12
Enrollment: 983
Student-teacher ratio: 11-to-1
Annual tuition: $9,370 for participating parish members, $10,695 for nonparticipants. Tuition is discounted for second and third children.
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Deacon Chris Campbell
Head of admissions: Mary Kate Campbell
Blessed Sacrament School
394 E. Main St., Newark
740-345-4125
blessedsacramentschoolnewark.org
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 173
Student-teacher ratio: 19-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,150 for participating parish members, $4,530 for nonparticipants
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Mary Packham
Head of admissions: Mary Packham
Calumet Christian School
2774 Calumet St.
614-261-8136
xenosschools.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 255
Student-teacher ratio: 25-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,360 (kindergarten) to $6,072 (eighth grade)
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Principal: James Fulford
Head of admissions: Terri DiPietro
Clintonville Academy
3916 Indianola Ave.
614-267-4799
clintonvilleacademy.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 112
Student-teacher ratio: 7-to-1
Annual tuition: $7,735 with volunteer credit
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Director: Sally Lindsay
Head of admissions: Registrar Julie Liggett
Columbus Academy
4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna
614-475-2311
columbusacademy.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 1,085
Student-teacher ratio: 8-to-1
Annual tuition: $11,300 to $26,550
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, National Association of Independent Schools
Head of School: Melissa Soderberg
Head of admissions: John Wuorinen
Columbus Jewish Day School
150 East Granville Road, New Albany
614-939-5311
cjds.org
Grades served: kindergarten to grade six
Enrollment: 60
Student-teacher ratio: 4-to-1
Annual tuition: $16,900
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, Ohio Association of Independent Schools, Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools
Head of School: Rabbi Tali Zelkowicz
Head of admissions: Jenny Glick
Columbus Montessori Education Center
979 S. James Road
614-231-3790
columbusmontessori.org
Grades served: age 6 weeks to grade six
Enrollment: 250
Student-teacher ratio: varies, call for program-specific ratios
Annual tuition: $3,500 to $17,300
Accreditation: National Association for the Education of Young Children; full member of the American Montessori Society; star rated in the Step up to Quality system of the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Executive Director: Jamie Gotttesman
Head of admissions: Rekha Kohli
Columbus School for Girls
65 S. Drexel Ave.
614-252-0781
columbusschoolforgirls.org
Grades served: age 3 to grade 12
Enrollment: 567
Student-teacher ratio: 8-to-1
Annual tuition: $13,245 (half-day preschool) to $25,730 (grade 12)
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Head of School: Jennifer M. Ciccarelli
Head of admissions: Jenni Biehn
Columbus Torah Academy
181 Noe Bixby Road
614-864-0299
torahacademy.org
Grades served: K-12
Enrollment: 211
Student-teacher ratio: 6-to-1
Annual tuition: $11,218 to $18,877
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Head of School: Rabbi Avrohom Drandoff
Head of admissions: Shari Herszage
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
400 E. Town St.
614-223-9261
cristoreycolumbus.org
Grades served: 9-12
Enrollment: 350
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $250 to $2,500, based on income
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
President: Jim Foley
Head of admissions: Meghan Devring
Delaware Christian School
45 Belle Ave., Delaware
740-363-8425
dcschool.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 248
Student-teacher ratio: 6-to-1 prekindergarten, 20-to-1 grades K-12
Annual tuition: $1,620 to $6,140, variable tuition available
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered, member of the Association of Christian Schools International
Head of School: John Stubblefield
Head of admissions: Amy Mullins
Fairfield Christian Academy
1965 N. Columbus St., Lancaster
740-654-2889
fcaknights.org
Grades served: K-12
Enrollment: 500
Student-teacher ratio: 17-to-1
Annual tuition: $5,200 to $6,200
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International
Superintendent: Craig Carpenter
Head of admissions: Kara Stephens
Gahanna Christian Academy
817 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna
614-536-1601
ourgca.com
Grades served: preschool to grade 12
Enrollment: 325
Student-teacher ratio: 17-to-1
Annual tuition: $6,155 to $7,302
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International
Superintendent: April Domine
Head of admissions: Cheryll Haugen
Granville Christian Academy
1820 Newark-Granville Road, Granville
740-587-4423
granvilleca.org
Grades served: K-12
Enrollment: 325
Student-teacher ratio: 10-to-1
Annual tuition: $5,100 to $5,500
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Principals: Jayme Diener, elementary school, and Jeff Dalzell, middle and high school
Head of admissions: Rhonda Malone
Harvest Preparatory School
4595 Gender Road, Canal Winchester
614-382-1111
harvestprep.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 600
Student-teacher ratio: 16-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,700 to $6,200
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Head of School: Kenneth Grunden
Head of admissions: Brenda Langston
Immaculate Conception School
366 E. North Broadway
614-267-6579
iccols.org
Grades served: preschool to grade eight
Enrollment: 400
Student-teacher ratio: 13-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,500 to $5,100, based on parish status (participating or nonparticipating)
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Colleen Kent
Head of admissions: Colleen Kent
Liberty Christian Academy
10447 Refugee Road, Pataskala
740-964-2211
libertychristianacademy.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 381
Student-teacher ratio: 12.7-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,900 to $5,100
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International
Administrator: LaVonne McIlrath
Head of admissions: Lisa Evenson
Mansion Day School
72 Woodland Ave.
614-258-4449
mansiondayschool.org
Grades served: preschool to grade four
Enrollment: 65
Student-teacher ratio: 9-to-1
Annual tuition: $9,358 without child care, $10,858 with child care
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Head of School: Dee James
Head of admissions: Christy Edwards
Marburn Academy
9555 Johnstown Road, New Albany
614-433-0822
marburnacademy.org
Grades served: two to 12
Enrollment: 240
Student-teacher ratio: 8-to-1 in grades two to eight; 18-to-1 in grades nine to 12
Annual tuition: $25,960 to $27,300 (the average, after financial aid and scholarships, is $12,000)
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States
Head of School: Jamie Williamson
Head of admissions: Celeste Stevenson
New Beginnings Christian School
492 Williams Road
614-497-3815
newbeginningsschool-daycare.org
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 113
Student-teacher ratio: 15-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,300
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Principal: Vicki Highfield
Head of admissions: Vicki Highfield
Northside Christian School
2655 West Schrock Road, Westerville
614-882-1493
ncslions.org
Grades served: prekindergarten through grade 12
Enrollment: 184
Student-teacher ratio: 13-to-1
Annual tuition: $5,440 (primary) to $6,560 (high school)
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Administrator: John Taylor
Head of admissions: Debbie Newman
Oakstone Academy
900 Club Drive, Westerville
614-899-2838
oakstoneacademy.org
Grades served: preschool to grade 12
Enrollment: 551
Student-teacher ratio: 6-to-1
Annual tuition: $1,000 to $4,500
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Principal: Eddie Napier
Head of admissions: Dixie Gebert
Our Lady of Perpetual Help
3752 Broadway, Grove City
614-875-6779
ourladyofperpetualhelp.net
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 330
Student-teacher ratio: 12-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,875 to $5,875
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Julie Freeman
Head of admissions: Julie Freeman
Polaris Christian Academy
2150 E. Powell Road, Lewis Center
614-431-6888
pcalions.com
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 145
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $5,100 to $5,508
Accreditation: no
Principal: Judy Hoban
Head of admissions: Lia Lofreso
St. Andrew School
4081 Reed Road
614-451-1626
standrewschool.com
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 395
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,485
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Joel Wichtman
Head of admissions: Debbie Joseph
St. Anthony School
1300 Urban Drive
614-888-4268
stanthonycolumbus.org
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 162
Student-teacher ratio: 18-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,550 to $6,750, EdChoice scholarship accepted
Accreditation: Ohio Department of Education chartered
Principal: Chris Iaconis
Head of admissions: Chris Iaconis
St. Bernadette School
1325 Wheeling Road, Lancaster
740-654-3137
stbernadetteschool.com
Grades served: preschool to grade 5
Enrollment: 70
Student-teacher ratio: 7-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,400 to $5,300
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Pamela Eltringham
Head of admissions: Pamela Eltringham
St. Brendan School
4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard
614-876-6132
stbrendanschool.us
Grades served: kindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 470
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,950 to $5,700
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Will Gruber
Head of admissions: Will Gruber
St. Brigid of Kildare School
7175 Avery Road, Dublin
614-718-5825
stbrigidofkildare.com
Grades served: preschool to grade eight
Enrollment: 560
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $6,050
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Kathy O'Reilly
Head of admissions: Cindy Sovik
St. Charles Preparatory School
2010 E. Broad St.
614-252-6714
stcharlesprep.org
Grades served: 9-12
Enrollment: 645 boys
Student-teacher ratio: 18-to-1
Annual tuition: $9,865 for participating Catholic family, $10,195 for nonparticipants
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: James Lower
Head of admissions: James Lower
St. Francis DeSales High School
4212 Karl Road
614-267-7808
sfdstallions.org
Grades served: nine to 12
Enrollment: 793
Student-teacher ratio: 17-to-1
Annual tuition: $8,975 to $9,490
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Dan Garrick
Head of admissions: Julie Barber
St. Joseph Montessori School
933 Hamlet St.
614-291-8601
sjms.net
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 240
Student-teacher ratio: 10-to-1
Annual tuition: $10,300 to $11,050
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Head of School: Matt Brenner
Head of admissions: Dara Jackson
St. Mary School
66 E. William St., Delaware
740-362-8961
stmarydelaware.org
Grades served: preschool to grade eight
Enrollment: 328
Student-teacher ratio: 14-to-1
Annual tuition: $3,880 to $5,700
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Gina R. Stull
Head of admissions: Gina R. Stull
St. Mary School German Village
700 S. Third St.
614-444-8994
stmaryschoolgv.com
Grades served: preschool to grade eight
Enrollment: 282
Student-teacher ratio: 22-to-1
Annual tuition: $6,150
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Kayla Walton
Head of admissions: Nikki Budd
St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School
795 Havens Corners Road, Gahanna
614-471-4930
cdstmatthew.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade eight
Enrollment: 617
Student-teacher ratio: 20-to-1
Annual tuition: $5,450
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Susan Maloy
Head of admissions: Susan Maloy
St. Vincent Family Center
1490 E. Main St.
614-252-0731 (choose option 1)
svfc.org
Grades served: preschool to grade five
Enrollment: 88 (preschool), 120 (school-age)
Student-teacher ratio: 4-to-1
Annual tuition: sliding fee scale; public funding, Medicaid and private insurance cover costs in most cases
Accreditation: Council on Accreditation
Principal: Janelle Miller
Head of admissions: Emily Eckert
Tree of Life Christian Schools – Dublin Campus
2900 Martin Road, Dublin
614-792-2671
tolcs.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade five
Enrollment: 128
Student-teacher ratio: 9-to-1
Annual tuition: $1,752 to $6,552
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International, AdvancED
Principal: Lydia Seevers
Head of admissions: Carol Tanner
Tree of Life Christian Schools – Indianola Campus
2141 Indianola Ave.
614-299-4906
tolcs.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade five
Enrollment: 129
Student-teacher ratio: 9-to-1
Annual tuition: $1,752 to $6,552
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International, AdvancED
Principal: Colleen Hoffman
Head of admissions: Carol Tanner
Tree of Life Christian Schools – Northridge Campus
935 Northridge Road
614-263-2688
tolcs.org
Grades served: six to 12
Enrollment: 272
Student-teacher ratio: 9-to-1
Annual tuition: $6,966 to $8,248
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International, AdvancED
Superintendent: Todd Marrah
Head of admissions: Carol Tanner
Village Academy
284 S. Liberty St., Powell
614-841-0050
villageacademy.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 310
Student-teacher ratio: 5-to-1
Annual tuition: $12,000 to $18,000
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, National Association of Independent Schools, Ohio Association of Independent Schools
Interim Head of School: Tres Marangoni
Head of admissions: Eric Majewski
The Wellington School
3650 Reed Road
614-457-7883
wellington.org
Grades served: prekindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 667
Student-teacher ratio: 8-to-1
Annual tuition: $12,000 to $23,550
Accreditation: Independent Schools Association of the Central States, National Association of Independent Schools, Ohio Association of Independent Schools
Head of School: Robert Brisk
Head of admissions: Maryline Michel Kulewicz
William V. Fisher Catholic High School
1803 Granville Pike, Lancaster
740-654-1231
fishercatholic.org
Grades served: nine to 12
Enrollment: 165
Student-teacher ratio: 12-to-1
Annual tuition: $6,400
Accreditation: Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association
Principal: Joseph Jasinski
Head of admissions: Joseph Jasinski
Worthington Christian Schools
6675 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington
614-431-8215
worthingtonchristian.com
Grades served: kindergarten to grade 12
Enrollment: 904
Student-teacher ratio: 8-to-1
Annual tuition: $4,528 to $9,982
Accreditation: member of the Association of Christian Schools International, AdvancED
Head of School: Troy McIntosh
Head of admissions: Lisa Raikes