Tree of Life Christian Schools has been educating children in central Ohio for over 40 years.
In 1978, members from three local churches came together to establish a Christian School that could educate children in the Truth.
The primary purpose of the school was (and remains to this day) to assist parents and the Church in educating and nurturing young lives in Christ.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,093 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,300
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Tree Of Life Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1978
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 19, 2026
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
Student Body
Total Students
1,093 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
AP CalculusAP Chemistry
AP English LiteratureAP European History
AP Government
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniform or School Spiritwear
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,300
Tuition Notes
High School Tuition
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Laura Aldag
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
In The KnowNational Honor Society
Arts and Music Programs:
School Musicals and Plays
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojans
- Approval of admission to Tree of Life Christian Schools will be based on: Student testing results (Administered by Tree of Life) Previous 2 year's grade cards / progress reports Church Reference form Acceptable completion ofOnline Application Parent and student interviews Signed Statement of Faith Space available A student with academic, attendance, attitudinal, or disciplinary issues may be refused admission to Tree of Life Christian Schools. Religious beliefs incompatible with Christian beliefs and the Tree of Life Statement of Faith may be cause for refusal to admit a student. Please note that Tree of Life may not be equipped to handle students with certain physical or mental health limitations.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Josh Dun - Joshua William Dun is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the musical duo Twenty One Pilots, alongside Tyler Joseph, but he has collaborated with other artists as well. His band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, of which he has won one.
- Jay DeMarcus - Jay DeMarcus is an American musician, vocalist, record producer and songwriter. He is a member of the country music band Rascal Flatts.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tree Of Life Christian Schools cost?
Tree Of Life Christian Schools's tuition is approximately $12,300 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Tree Of Life Christian Schools?
Tree Of Life Christian Schools famous alumni include: Josh Dun and Jay DeMarcus.
What sports does Tree Of Life Christian Schools offer?
Tree Of Life Christian Schools offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.
What is Tree Of Life Christian Schools's ranking?
Tree Of Life Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Tree Of Life Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Tree Of Life Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Tree Of Life Christian Schools located?
Tree Of Life Christian Schools is located in the North Linden neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in North Linden.
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(614) 431-8215
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(614) 431-8215
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Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
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12.7 miles
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979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
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Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
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4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
13.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
13.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Worthington Christian School K-12
(Christian)
6675 Worthington Galena Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 431-8215
4.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 Tuition listed
3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4595 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 382-1111
13.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 747 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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3565 Bixby Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 497-3456
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
979 S James Road
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 231-3790
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students
4750 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 875-3000
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 936 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
St. Matthias School
(Catholic)
1566 Ferris Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3030
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3030
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Tuition listed
St. James The Less School
(Catholic)
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
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Location
Miles
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4212 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 267-7808
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
99 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 268-8671
1.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Sonshine Christian Academy
(Christian)
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 Sports: 1 Tuition listed
5120 Godown Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 210-0830
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 54 students
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
3.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
Quick Facts
3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
St. Matthias School
(Catholic)
1566 Ferris Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3030
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3030
1.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Tuition listed
St. James The Less School
(Catholic)
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
Our Lady Of Peace School
(Catholic)
40 E Dominion Blvd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4535
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4535
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3916 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-4799
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Immaculate Conception School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
366 E North Broadway St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 267-6579
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 393 students Tuition listed
St. James The Less School
(Catholic)
1628 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 268-3311
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 478 students
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Bethlehem School & Childcare ![Our Lady Of Bethlehem School & Childcare Photo - Recently renovated kindergarten classroom.]( "Our Lady Of Bethlehem School & Childcare Photo - Recently renovated kindergarten classroom.")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
4567 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 459-8285
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 459-8285
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
899 Norwood Dr
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
West Jefferson, OH 43162
(614) 879-7642
9219.6 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
9219.8 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
9220 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
9220 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
9220.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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