Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Harambee Christian School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Harambee Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
162 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
95%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$180 per week
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Hannah Akbari
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubDrama Club
Robotics Club
School Notes
- About Harambee: Harambee is a missional Christian school serving students in grades Pre K-8 from economically-disadvantaged communities. We partner with the broader Christian community in Columbus to provide quality faith-based education in loving community at no cost to families. Like God's grace, the opportunity to attend Harambee is a free gift.
- Harambee is a private Pre K - 8 school located in Columbus' South Linden neighborhood. We emphasize academic excellence while providing holistic support that empowers the whole student.
- Key Distinctives:
- Tuition at No Cost: Like God's grace, the opportunity to attend Harambee is a free gift. We partner with the broader Christian Community to provide the Harambee opportunity at no cost.
- Year-Round School Calendar:
- Studies show the year-round school calendar helps curb Summer learning loss and can reduce the achievement gap experienced in students from economically-disadvantaged communities.
- Holistic Family-Focused Ministry:
- We exist to provide holistic support to families that empowers growth in connection with the body of Christ throughout Columbus.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Harambee Alumn - Life impact and relationship with God. -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Harambee Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Harambee Christian School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Harambee Christian School?
Harambee Christian School famous alumni include: Harambee Alumn - Life impact and relationship with God..
What sports does Harambee Christian School offer?
Harambee Christian School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Cheering.
When is the application deadline for Harambee Christian School?
The application deadline for Harambee Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Harambee Christian School located?
Harambee Christian School is located in the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in South Linden.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Harambee Christian School is Sonshine Christian Academy (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-10
Sports: 1
Christian
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-10
Sports: 1
Christian
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
All-boys (Catholic)
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Christian
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-10
Sports: 1
Christian
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-10
Sports: 1
Christian
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 69 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
72 Woodland Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-4449
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
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8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
9216.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16265 County Home Rd
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 578-0138
9216.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Roughrider Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
9216.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2 Roughrider Drive
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-8345
9216.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Us Highway 42 S
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
Plain City, OH 43064
(614) 733-3975
9216.8 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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