Excellent
#2 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 1% of private schools
Columbus School for Girls
School · Columbus, OH
A private school in Columbus, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
65 S DREXEL AVE, Columbus, OH 43209
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Columbus School for Girls sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,155
Median home value
$373,500
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
56.8%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 361 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus School for Girls is listed in Columbus, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbus School for Girls
Columbus School for Girls is a private school in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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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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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 43209)
- 28,431
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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