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
