Excellent
#76 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 11% of private schools
The Columbus Academy
School · Gahanna, OH
A private school in Gahanna, OH serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
4300 CHERRY BOTTOM RD, Gahanna, OH 43230
- 8.4:1 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 The Columbus Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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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
$92,271
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gahanna- Jefferson Clark HallEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 2.1 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Education and Family CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.5 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Kipp ColumbusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 2,084 | Compare → |
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK | 4.3 mi | 251 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Columbus Academy is listed in Gahanna, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Columbus Academy
The Columbus Academy is a private school in Gahanna, OH, serving approximately 1,081 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Columbus Academy
What grades does The Columbus Academy serve?
The Columbus Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Columbus Academy?
The Columbus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,081 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Columbus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Columbus Academy is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Columbus Academy rank in OH?
The Columbus Academy ranks #76 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is The Columbus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Columbus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Columbus Academy a private school?
Yes, The Columbus Academy is a private coeducational 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 The Columbus Academy a religious school?
No, The Columbus Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Phone
- (614) 509-2223
- Area population (ZIP 43230)
- 59,522
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 43230; 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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