Trinity Elementary School in Columbus, OH, serves co鈥揺d students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a Catholic, city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1922, the school has an enrollment of 161 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 supported by 11 teachers.
The school has a high percentage of students of color, representing 98.46% of the student body, contributing to its ranking among the top 20% of most diverse private schools in Ohio.
Trinity Elementary School is a member of the American Montessori Society, National Catholic Educational Association, and other religious school associations.
Located in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood, this Columbus private school offers education within a large city community context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked OH School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1922
Student Body
Total Students
161 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Teaching All Children as Jesus Did
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Elementary School's ranking?
Trinity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Elementary School?
The application deadline for Trinity Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Trinity Elementary School located?
Trinity Elementary School is located in the Fifth by Northwest neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other private schools located in Fifth by Northwest.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Trinity Elementary School is The Wellington School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Agatha School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Children's House (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
950 King Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 297-7190
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 297-7190
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
1880 Northam Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Sports: 10
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Glenwood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2833 Valleyview Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-0283
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-0283
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3650 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 457-7883
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 761 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
400 E Town St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 223-9261
3.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students
Akili Christian High School
(Christian)
303 S Grant Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 745-2732
3.5 miles
Gr: 9-10 | 32 students
Sonshine Christian Academy
(Christian)
1763 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 291-6840
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-10 Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Bishop Ready High School
(Catholic)
707 Salisbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-5263
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-5263
3.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1880 Northam Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Sports: 10
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students
2141 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 299-4906
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students
2774 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 261-8136
2.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 327 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Timothy School
(Catholic)
1070 Thomas Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-0739
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 451-0739
3.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 226 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
950 King Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 297-7190
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 297-7190
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 76 students Tuition listed
1880 Northam Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 488-9000
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Sports: 10
Osu Child Care Center Elementary School
Daycare / Preschool
725 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 514-8350
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
933 Hamlet St
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-8601
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Glenwood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2833 Valleyview Drive
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-0283
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 274-0283
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5000 State Route 38 Nw
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
London, OH 43140
(614) 873-8503
9212.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11140 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-9000
9214.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11158 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-3721
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-3721
9214.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11158 State Route 38
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-6841
Milford Center, OH 43045
(937) 349-6841
9214.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 245 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Creekview Dr
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1154
Marysville, OH 43040
(937) 642-1154
9215.5 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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