草榴社区

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Best Columbus 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 62 private preschools serving 10,425 students in Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked private preschools in Columbus, OH include Columbus School For Girls, Immaculate Conception School, and All Saints Academy.
The average tuition cost is $16,948, which is higher than the Ohio private preschool average tuition cost of $10,867.
47% of private preschools in Columbus, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Columbus 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbus School For Girls
Columbus School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(2)
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 252-0781
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Academy
(Catholic)
(2)
2855 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-3391
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Calumet Christian School
Calumet Christian School Photo - Calumet Campus, Xenos Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Children's Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
100 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-3270
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy Photo - Between the ages of one and six, the greatest cognitive growth occurs through social interaction. In the "responsive classrooms" in the Lower School of Columbus Academy, social and emotional learning are as important as the academic curriculum. Children in our classrooms feel a sense of belonging, that they are significant and that it is safe to take risks.
4300 Cherry Bottom Road
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 509-2220
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creative Play Center
Daycare / Preschool
600 High St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-7529
Gr: PK-K | 44 students
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
Liberty Christian Academy
(Christian)
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: PK-12 | 454 students
The Mary Evans Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
3777 Dublin Road
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 777-4099
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew Continuation School
(Catholic)
4081 Reed Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-1626
Gr: PK-8 | 524 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
St. James The Less School
(Catholic)
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
700 S. Third Street
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 444-8994
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
795 Havens Corners Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-4930
Gr: PK-8 | 621 students
Shepherd Christian School
Shepherd Christian School Photo - Built in 2004, Shepherd Christian School was designed specifically for elementary instruction.
(Church of the Nazarene)
425 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-0859
Gr: PK-6 | 335 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Westview Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 299-4906
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tree Of Life Christian Schools
Tree Of Life Christian Schools Photo
(Christian)
935 Northridge Rd.
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-2688
Gr: PK-12 | 981 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Wellington School
The Wellington School Photo - Senior Run 2025, The Wellington School, Columbus, Ohio
(7)
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bethel Road KinderCare
Bethel Road KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Bethel Rd.
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-0754
Gr: NS-PK
Bridgeway Academy
Bridgeway Academy Photo
Special Education School
1350 Alum Creek Dr
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 262-7520
Gr: NS-12 | 204 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Cherry Creek KinderCare
Cherry Creek KinderCare Photo - Front of Building
Daycare / Preschool
550 Fox Ridge St.
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-7375
Gr: NS-PK
Cherry Way KinderCare
Cherry Way KinderCare Photo - Younger Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1341 Cherry Way Dr.
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 475-2116
Gr: NS-PK
Child Care Center At Riverside
Daycare / Preschool
835 Thomas Lane
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 566-4847
Gr: PK-K | 245 students
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
Clintonville Academy
Clintonville Academy Photo - A sample of artwork from our students.
(1)
3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Columbus Montessori Education Center
Columbus Montessori Education Center Photo - Infant Toddler Program
Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
Dublin Granville KinderCare
Dublin Granville KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
2960 E Dublin Granville Rd.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 891-4323
Gr: NS-PK | 63 students Tuition listed
Forest Park Christian Early Learning Center
Forest Park Christian Early Learning Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5600 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 888-5282
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Gahanna KinderCare
Gahanna KinderCare Photo - Nationally Accredited KinderCare 520 Morrison Rd Gahanna Oh 43230 (614)471-3665 000297@klcorp.com
Daycare / Preschool
520 Morrison Rd.
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 471-3665
Gr: NS-PK
Gethsemane Christian Day Care-play & Learn
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
35 E Stanton Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 846-7576
Gr: PK-K | 38 students
Glenwood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2833 Valleyview Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-0283
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
694 Mount Airyshire Boulevard
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 848-6410
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School-reynoldsburg
The Goddard School-reynoldsburg Photo
Daycare / Preschool
40 Chris Perry Lane
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 501-9224
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Harambee Christian School
(Christian)
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hard Road KinderCare
Hard Road KinderCare Photo - infant room
Daycare / Preschool
2001 Hard Rd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 764-2994
Gr: NS-PK
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Columbus, Ohio 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4099 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7531
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
5351 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 891-4444
Gr: NS-PK
428 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 221-1518
Gr: K-6 | 45 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
860 Griswold St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 885-5664
Gr: K-10 | 106 students
4663 Trabue Road
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 878-3961
Gr: 5-8 | 39 students
5959 East Broad St.
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 759-6622
Gr: NS-PK
401 Park Rd.
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 848-3002
Gr: NS-PK
767 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 252-7136
Gr: K-5 | 87 students
2680 Sawbury Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 761-0797
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Columbus)
This State (OH)
# Schools
62 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
10,425 Students
141,080 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,064 Teachers
11,728 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
48%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1348
(Out of 1600)
1296
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,948
$10,867
Average Summer Program Cost
$218
$187
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
49%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,031
$4,949
Average Acceptance Rate
67%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$39 million
$69.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.61
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,218 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
353 Students
2,981 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,011 Students
6,050 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
4%
# Black Students
1,792 Students
10,510 Students
% Black Students
15%
8%
# White Students
5,220 Students
77,148 Students
% White Students
43%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
3,845 Students
44,618 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked private preschools in Columbus, OH include Columbus School For Girls, Immaculate Conception School, and All Saints Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Columbus?
62 private preschools are located in Columbus.
How much do private preschools cost in Columbus?
The average tuition cost is $16,948, which is higher than the Ohio private school average tuition cost of $10,867.
How diverse are private preschools in Columbus?
Columbus private preschools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Columbus?
47% of private preschools in Columbus are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private preschools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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