Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Compass School
About the School
- We offer a project-based approach, inspired by the Reggio method of educating the very young.
- Developed in Italy, this method respects the innate ability of children to explore and learn from the world around them.
- Rather than give them answers, we guide them as they question, discover, test and exhibit ideas in their own individual ways.
- Our curriculum is child-centered, in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning.
- Teachers collaborate, and design lesson plans that focus on what children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science to music, art, drama and language.
- We feel this approach teaches children to explore topics in great detail and better equips them to become life-long learners who enjoy the educational process.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
The Compass School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
School Motto
Where learning begins.
Student Body
Total Students
113 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Monthly tuition varies by age of student.
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Compass School?
The application deadline for The Compass School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Compass School is Haugland Learning Center-dublin (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Avicenna Preparatory School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Dublin Montessori Academy (0.6 miles away)
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(614) 761-2020
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
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5720 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 799-9395
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
5720 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 799-9395
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Montessori School
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: NS-2 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
5720 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 799-9395
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Montessori School
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
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3731 Discovery Ln
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-8580
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 W. Olentangy Street
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 210-0522
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
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8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Islamic
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students
Special Education School
6660 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 844-5433
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 92 students
Baptist
7399 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 888-5145
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 768 students
Brethren
6670 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 972 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Christian
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: K-7 | 49 students
Islamic
2721 Sawbury Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 698-2001
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 243 students
Special Education School
7690 New Market Center Way
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 602-7483
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
2900 Martin Road
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 792-2671
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students
8145 N High St
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 985-1464
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Alternative School
5762 Wilcox Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 603-7227
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 106 students
Montessori School
10465 Sawmill Rd
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-2020
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
3731 Discovery Ln
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 761-8580
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
419 W. Olentangy Street
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 210-0522
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool
8615 Smoky Row Road
Powell, OH 43065
(614) 766-2122
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: K | 65 students
8761 A Moreland St
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(740) 276-3149
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(740) 845-3272
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(740) 845-3272
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(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 53%)
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336 Elm St
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(740) 852-5705
London, OH 43140
(740) 852-5705
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(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
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(740) 852-5700
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School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
The Compass School is awesome! The teachers there are so great with my sons: patient, creative and truly care about making their days exciting, fun and safe. The facility is always clean and warm with good size classrooms and a lovely outdoor play area. Projects are child-inspired which we love and the teachers have a great philosophy about child respect which really works with our high-energy boys. My oldest always comes home with new questions for me that leads to more home learning and projects! I recommend this school to anyone in the area. Keep doing what you're doing Compass!
5 5/21/2016
Amazing toddler teachers! They are simply the best and do not get enough credit for what they do. Unfortunately if I were to give out stars for the director and administration it would be 1.
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