Excellent
#2 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 1% of private schools
Columbus School for Girls
School
65 S DREXEL AVE, Columbus, OH 43209
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher
7:1
Score
9.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Ohio private schools
#2 of 713
In Columbus
#1 of 38
public schools
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Columbus School for Girls
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About Columbus School for Girls
Columbus School for Girls is a private school in Columbus, OH. Columbus School for Girls serves approximately 497 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. Columbus School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 713 private schools in OH.
What's said publicly about Columbus School for Girls
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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- This school 9.2 · Excellent
- OH avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 7:1 students to teachers, Columbus School for Girls sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Columbus School for Girls is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Columbus School for Girls compares to 229 public schools serving similar grades in Columbus, OH
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Columbus School for Girls (this school) | 9.2 |
| Cassingham Elementary School | 9.0 |
| Bexley Middle School | 8.7 |
| Bexley High School | 8.8 |
| BCS Online School | — |
| The Academy for Urban Scholars | 2.3 |
| Maryland Elementary School | 9.6 |
| Montrose Elementary School | 9.5 |
| Broadleigh Elementary School | 5.9 |
| East High School | 2.7 |
| Special Education Center | 5.8 |
| Eastgate Elementary School | 3.9 |
| Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio dba the Shepard School | 4.6 |
| A+ Arts Academy | 3.6 |
| Fairwood Alternative Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls | 4.6 |
| Columbus Africentric Early College ES | 5.3 |
| Columbus Africentric Early College High School | 4.9 |
| Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School | 4.0 |
| Fairmoor Elementary School | 3.8 |
| East Columbus Elementary School | 4.9 |
Showing 20 of 229 schools. View all schools in Columbus
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
65 S DREXEL AVE, Columbus, OH 43209
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Columbus School for Girls may also want to explore other schools in the area. Maryland Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Montrose Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cassingham Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Columbus, see our Columbus schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 43209 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$88,155
Median Home Value
$373,500
Median Rent
$1,105/mo
Population
28,431
College Educated
56.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
38.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Columbus School for Girls
What grades does Columbus School for Girls serve?
Columbus School for Girls serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus School for Girls?
Columbus School for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School for Girls?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus School for Girls is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbus School for Girls rank in OH?
Columbus School for Girls ranks #2 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Columbus School for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus School for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Columbus School for Girls a private school?
Yes, Columbus School for Girls is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Columbus School for Girls a religious school?
No, Columbus School for Girls is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 252-0781
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