Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Sonshine Christian Academy
About the School
- Sonshine Christian Academy in Columbus, OH serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 10th grade in a city–based community in the South Linden neighborhood.
- The school has a total enrollment with 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for diversity.
- There are 7 teachers serving the student body, and the school follows a formal dress code policy.
- Sonshine Christian Academy is affiliated with the Christian faith and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- Tuition and acceptance rate information specific to the school are not listed; however, Columbus private elementary tuition averages $12,744 and acceptance rates average 74%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Sonshine Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
We work hard to offer a competitive tuition that includes, at no extra charge, many fees and educational costs that may be charged separately at other schools, such as book, classroom materials, lab, and technology fees. In an effort to accommodate our families in paying their tuition, we accept the following forms of payment: Title XX, EdChoice, and Self Pay.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Sonshine Christian Academy offer?
Sonshine Christian Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cheering.
When is the application deadline for Sonshine Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Sonshine Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sonshine Christian Academy located?
Sonshine Christian Academy is located in the South Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in South Linden.
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Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
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(614) 433-0822
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
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(614) 433-0822
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Special Education School
9555 Johnstown Road
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 433-0822
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-6 | 15 students
Special Education School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 471-2626
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students
All-boys (Catholic)
2010 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43209
(380) 209-2222
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,093 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
935 Northridge Rd.
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-2688
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-12
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 26
All-girls
65 S. Drexel. Ave.
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(614) 252-0781
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Christian
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 3-6 | 15 students
Special Education School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 471-2626
Distance: 2.0 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-8 | 162 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1000 Bonham Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-0885
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
Christian
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
Catholic
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
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(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
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West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
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1 Roughrider Dr
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(614) 879-7681
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7681
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2 Roughrider Drive
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(614) 879-8345
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7055 Us Highway 42 S
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Plain City, OH 43064
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