25 elementary, middle, and high schools in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus has 623 total schools and 50,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report ) for the area’s major public + private schools. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Pssst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Columbus-area schools are located.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in CBUS:

• There are 110,000+ students in Columbus during the school year when combining populations at elementary, middle, and high schools + colleges.
• Ohio is ranked No. 25 in the country in terms of college readiness.
• Many pro athletes attended Columbus high schools, including Caris LeVert of the Cleveland Cavaliers; Malik Harrison of the Baltimore Ravens; and Jared Sullinger formerly of the Boston Celtics.
• Each of the top 10 high schools in Columbus maintain at least a 98% graduation rate.

Elementary schools

Bluffsview Elementary School , 7111 Linworth Rd., Worthington

• Grades K-6
• Total enrollment: 505
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 235 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Clinton Elementary School , 10 Clinton Heights Ave., Clintonville

• Grades K-5
• Total enrollment: 471
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 98 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Columbus Preparatory Academy , 3330 Chippewa St., Columbus

• Grades K-12
• Total enrollment: 818
• Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 10 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Hamilton Elementary , 745 Rathmell Rd., Obetz

• Grades K-3
• Total enrollment: 881
• Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 93 in Ohio Elementary Schools

United Preparatory Academy , 617 W. State St., Columbus

• Grades K-5
• Total enrollment: 299
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 4 in Ohio Charter Elementary Schools

Middle schools

Indianola Informal K-8 School , 251 E. Weber Rd., Clintonville

• Grades K-8
• Total enrollment: 672
• Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 224 in Ohio Middle Schools

KIPP Columbus , 2900 Inspire Dr., Columbus

• Grades K-12
• Total enrollment: 1,972
• Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 7 in Ohio Charter Middle Schools

Larson Middle School , 1200 Oakland Ave., Grandview

• Grades 6-8
• Total enrollment: 239
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 48 in Ohio Middle Schools

McCord Middle School , 1500 Hard Rd., Worthington

• Grades 7-8
• Total enrollment: 589
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 260 in Ohio Middle Schools

Metro Early College High School , 1929 Kenny Rd., Columbus

• Grades 6-12
• Total enrollment: 954
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 147 in Ohio Middle Schools

High schools

Bexley High School , 326 S. Cassingham Rd., Bexley

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 714
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 4 in Ohio High Schools

Dublin Coffman High School , 6780 Coffman Rd., Dublin

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 1,938
• Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 38 in Ohio High Schools

Grandview Heights High School , 1587 W. Third Ave., Grandview

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 343
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 11 in Ohio High Schools

Olentangy High School , 675 Lewis Center Rd., Lewis Center

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 1,527
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 17 in Ohio High Schools

Worthington Kilbourne High School , 1499 Hard Rd., Worthington

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 1,343
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• No. 111 in Ohio High Schools

Private schools

Bishop Waterson High School , 99 E. Cooke Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1954

• Grades 9-12
• Catholic school
• Total enrollment: 882
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• Tuition: $10,975+
• Academics available for boys and girls

Bridgeway Academy , 2500 Medary Ave., Columbus | Founded in 1989

• Grades PreK-12
• Private home-schooling
• Total enrollment: 160
• Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
• Tuition: $1,295+
• Academics available for boys and girls

Clintonville Academy , 3916 Indianola Ave., Clintonville | Founded in 1978

• Grades K-12
• Total enrollment: 107
• Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
• Tuition: $10,390+
• Academics available for boys and girls

Columbus School for Girls , 65 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley | Founded in 1898

• Grades K-12
• Total enrollment: 504
• Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
• Tuition: $12,300+
• Academics only available for girls

St. Francis DeSales High School , 4212 Karl Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1960

• Grades 9-12
• Catholic school
• Total enrollment: 876
• Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
• Tuition: $8,975+
• Academics available for boys and girls

Specialized schools

Columbus Alternative High School , 2632 McGuffey Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1978

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 837
• Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
• Tuition-free
• Academics available for those seeking advanced placement coursework and exams

Columbus Special Education Center , 1490 E. Main St., Columbus | Founded in 1950

• Grades PreK-12
• Total enrollment: 50
• Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
• Tuition-free
• Academics available for those with developmental disabilities, such as autism

Horizon Science Academy Columbus , 1070 Morse Rd. | Founded in 2009

• Grades 9-12
• Total enrollment: 541
• Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
• Tuition-free
• Academics available for those seeking advanced placement coursework and exams

Ohio School For The Blind , 5220 N. High St., Columbus | Founded in 1837

• Grades PreK-12
• Total enrollment: 122
• Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
• Tuition-free
• Academics available for children with various forms of blindness

Ohio School For The Deaf , 500 Morse Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1829

• Grades PreK-5
• Total enrollment: 44
• Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
• Tuition-free
• Academics available for children with various forms of deafness