Excellent
#49 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 7% of private schools
Columbus Torah Academy
School · Columbus, OH
A private school in Columbus, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
181 NOE BIXBY RD, Columbus, OH 43213
- Math 80% vs OH 42% (2019)
- Reading 76% vs OH 51% (2019)
- 4.7:1 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
2019 OST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Columbus Torah Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Columbus map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,908
Median home value
$197,700
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
40.4%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43213; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 729 | Compare → |
| Columbus Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Columbus Arts & Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Columbus Torah Academy is listed in Columbus, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Columbus Torah Academy
Columbus Torah Academy is a private school in Columbus, OH, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #49 of 713 private schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus Torah Academy
What grades does Columbus Torah Academy serve?
Columbus Torah Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Columbus Torah Academy?
Columbus Torah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Torah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Torah Academy is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Columbus Torah Academy rank in OH?
Columbus Torah Academy ranks #49 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Columbus Torah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus Torah Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Columbus Torah Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus Torah Academy has 80% math proficiency (2019 OST) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2019 OST).
Is Columbus Torah Academy a private school?
Yes, Columbus Torah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish 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 Torah Academy a religious school?
Columbus Torah Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 864-0299
- Area population (ZIP 43213)
- 35,912
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 OST · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 OST. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 43213; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2019 OST; directory SY 2021–22
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