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Private schools in Columbus, OH

87 schools within 12 miles. EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12.

Schools near Columbus

Closest schools first. No school pays to appear here or to move up.

On the state’s official list Other private schools

All 87 schools within 12 miles

School Grades Students Per teacher Affiliation Miles
Calumet Christian School PreK-8 215 9.6 Christian (nondenominational) <1
Immaculate Conception School PreK-8 385 15.7 Roman Catholic 1
Osu Child Care Center PreK-K 18 9 Nonsectarian 2
Harambee Christian School PreK-8 142 13.1 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Sonshine Christian Academy PreK-9 170 11.3 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Tree of Life Christian Schools 6-12 434 15.2 Christian (nondenominational) 2
Clintonville Academy PreK-8 115 11.6 Nonsectarian 2
Montessori Children's House PreK-Transitional K 19 2.8 Nonsectarian 2
Bishop Watterson High 9-12 864 11.2 Roman Catholic 3
St. Timothy School K-8 231 17.8 Roman Catholic 3
St. Matthias School K-8 270 21.6 Roman Catholic 3
Trinity Elementary School PreK-8 131 12.6 Roman Catholic 3
St. Francis de Sales High School 9-12 866 11.5 Roman Catholic 3
St. Agatha School PreK-8 185 14.2 Roman Catholic 3
Our Lady of Bethlehem School & Childcare PreK-K 20 9.5 Roman Catholic 3
Cristo Rey Columbus High School 9-12 432 13.7 Roman Catholic 4
Mansion Day School PreK-5 47 5.7 Nonsectarian 4
Tooba Academy 1 110 9.2 Islamic 4
Akili Christian High School 9-12 50 7.7 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Columbus Adventist Academy K-8 142 15.8 Seventh-Day Adventist 4
St. Andrew School PreK-8 436 13.2 Roman Catholic 4
Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten PreK-K 8 8 Christian (nondenominational) 4
Tree of Life Christian School-Clintonville PreK-5 231 16.6 Christian (nondenominational) 4
The Juniper School K-6 55 9.5 Nonsectarian 4
St. Vincent Family Center PreK-5 60 8.6 Nonsectarian 4
Columbus School for Girls PreK-12 460 7 Nonsectarian 4
St. Mary School PreK-8 348 10.2 Roman Catholic 4
St. Michael School PreK-8 349 14.5 Roman Catholic 5
Highland Community Learning Center K-12 73 5.2 Nonsectarian 5
St. Paul Lutheran School K-8 96 13.2 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 5
Balanced Family Academy K 24 8 Nonsectarian 5
Worthington Adventist Academy K-8 73 13.5 Seventh-Day Adventist 5
The Mary Evans Child Development Center K 11 11 Nonsectarian 6
The Bonner Academy at the Buckeye Ranch 3-11 25 2 Nonsectarian 6
Helping Hands Center Dba Bridgeway Academy PreK-12 172 1.8 Nonsectarian 6
Columbus Montessori Education Center PreK-6 148 7 Nonsectarian 6
All Saints Academy PreK-8 409 16.1 Roman Catholic 6
Worthington Christian School K-12 1,038 14.9 Other religious 6
The Learning Spectrum PreK-12 70 5.8 Nonsectarian 6
Westside Christian School K-3 62 12.4 Christian (nondenominational) 6
Mater Dei Academy K-8 12 2.9 Roman Catholic 6
Bishop Hartley High School 9-12 697 12.8 Roman Catholic 7
Shepherd Christian School PreK-7 241 11.8 Church of the Nazarene 7
The Columbus Academy PreK-12 1,083 8.6 Nonsectarian 7
High Street Christian Academy K-12 70 8.8 Baptist 7
Northside Montessori School PreK-K 2 2 Nonsectarian 7
Northside Christian School PreK-12 200 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 7
Linworth Childrens Center PreK-K 19 9.5 Methodist 7
St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic School PreK-8 560 14.2 Roman Catholic 8
Eastwood Sda Jr Academy K-8 112 18.7 Seventh-Day Adventist 8
Anchor Baptist School K-12 23 5.6 Baptist 8
Columbus Torah Academy K-12 219 3.2 Jewish 8
Jolly Tots Too! PreK-K 12 5.7 Nonsectarian 8
Central College Christian School K-5 162 8.3 Presbyterian 8
New Beginnings Christian School PreK-8 130 13.1 Assembly of God 8
Worthington Christian School, Upper 7-12 548 14.8 Christian (nondenominational) 8
St. Cecilia Elementary School PreK-8 291 13.8 Roman Catholic 9
The Goddard School PreK-K 20 8.3 Nonsectarian 9
Joyland Preschool/Childcare PreK-Transitional K 8 8 Nonsectarian 9
St. Paul School PreK-8 781 14.6 Roman Catholic 9
Smoky Row Children's Center PreK-Transitional K 50 7.4 Nonsectarian 9
The Gardner School of Dublin PreK-K 18 0.6 Nonsectarian 9
Primrose School of Reynoldsburg PreK-K 13 13 Nonsectarian 9
Acton Academy Columbus Ungraded 38 9.5 Nonsectarian 9
St. John Christian Preschool & Kindergarten K-1 20 10 Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) 10
Tree of Life Christian Schools PreK-5 118 9 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Creme de la Creme PreK-K 200 13.3 Nonsectarian 10
Cypress Christian School K-8 343 9.9 Methodist 10
Prep Academy Schools - Dublin PreK-K 20 10 Nonsectarian 10
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School PreK-8 404 20.6 Roman Catholic 10
Veritas Prep Academy 4-11 62 10.5 Christian (nondenominational) 10
Beautiful Savior Lutheran PreK-8 55 10.8 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 10
Dublin Montessori Academy PreK-K 26 2.9 Nonsectarian 10
New Albany Montessori School PreK-K 14 7 Nonsectarian 10
Ready Set Grow K-Transitional K 18 9.5 Nonsectarian 11
The Goddard School - Lewis Center PreK-K 23 23 Nonsectarian 11
Grove City Christian School K-12 835 14.9 Church of the Nazarene 11
Grace Christian School PreK-8 349 8.6 Christian (nondenominational) 11
Madison Christian School PreK-12 478 8 Christian (nondenominational) 11
The Goddard School PreK-K 25 15.6 Nonsectarian 11
Avicenna Preparatory School K-8 39 10.3 Islamic 11
St. Brigid of Kildare Elementary School PreK-8 573 15.5 Roman Catholic 11
The Columbus Jewish Day School K-5 60 5.7 Jewish 11
Messiah Christian School PreK-K 12 12 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 11
Marburn Academy 2-12 213 6.7 Nonsectarian 12
Dublin Learning Academy PreK-K 30 1.1 Nonsectarian 12
All the Children of the World Academy PreK-Transitional K 71 18.2 Presbyterian 12

What Ohio pays, and what that leaves you

OH
Ohio EdChoice Scholarship Scholarship
$6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12 Families at or below 450% of the poverty level ($148,500 for a family of four) get the full amount. Above that it is scaled down.

Figures read from each program’s official pages, 2026-09-20. Sources and how to apply

What would you pay?

EdChoice pays between $6,166 and $8,408 depending on your household. We start with the lower figure. Change it if you know yours. An award can never be more than the school actually charges. This is arithmetic, not a quote.

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Questions parents ask

How many private schools are there near Columbus?

We count 87 within 12 miles of downtown Columbus. Together they enrolled about 18,291 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest is The Columbus Academy with 1,083 students.

Which Columbus private schools take EdChoice?

Ohio offers a searchable provider directory but no download we can check. We do not mark Ohio schools.

Will EdChoice cover the whole tuition bill?

Sometimes, but do not count on it. EdChoice pays $6,166 for grades K-8, $8,408 for grades 9-12, and schools set their own prices. Ask each school for tuition plus fees, then use the calculator on this page to see what is left for you to pay.

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