Columbus has 623 total schools and 50,000+ students. We’re giving you the 411 on enrollment, student-teacher ratio, tuition, and more (thanks to data from U.S. News & World Report)for the area’s major public + private schools. And don’t worry, there won’t be any homework.

Pssst — don’t let school traffic impact your plans. See the map below for a visual of where these Columbus-area schools are located.

Before we dive in, here are four fast facts about schools in CBUS:

There are 110,000+ students in Columbus during the school year when combining populations at elementary, middle, and high schools + colleges.
Ohio is ranked No. 25 in the country in terms of college readiness.
Many pro athletes attended Columbus high schools, including Caris LeVert of the Cleveland Cavaliers; Malik Harrison of the Baltimore Ravens; and Jared Sullinger formerly of the Boston Celtics.
Each of the top 10 high schools in Columbus maintain at least a 98% graduation rate.

Elementary schools

Bluffsview Elementary School, 7111 Linworth Rd., Worthington

Grades K-6
Total enrollment: 505
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 235 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Clinton Elementary School, 10 Clinton Heights Ave., Clintonville

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 471
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 98 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Columbus Preparatory Academy, 3330 Chippewa St., Columbus

Grades K-12
Total enrollment: 818
Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Tuition-free
No. 10 in Ohio Elementary Schools

Hamilton Elementary, 745 Rathmell Rd., Obetz

Grades K-3
Total enrollment: 881
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Tuition-free
No. 93 in Ohio Elementary Schools

United Preparatory Academy, 617 W. State St., Columbus

Grades K-5
Total enrollment: 299
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 4 in Ohio Charter Elementary Schools

Middle schools

Indianola Informal K-8 School, 251 E. Weber Rd., Clintonville

Grades K-8
Total enrollment: 672
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tuition-free
No. 224 in Ohio Middle Schools

KIPP Columbus, 2900 Inspire Dr., Columbus

Grades K-12
Total enrollment: 1,972
Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Tuition-free
No. 7 in Ohio Charter Middle Schools

Larson Middle School, 1200 Oakland Ave., Grandview

Grades 6-8
Total enrollment: 239
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition-free
No. 48 in Ohio Middle Schools

McCord Middle School, 1500 Hard Rd., Worthington

Grades 7-8
Total enrollment: 589
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 260 in Ohio Middle Schools

Metro Early College High School, 1929 Kenny Rd., Columbus

Grades 6-12
Total enrollment: 954
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 147 in Ohio Middle Schools

High schools

Bexley High School, 326 S. Cassingham Rd., Bexley

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 714
Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Tuition-free
No. 4 in Ohio High Schools

Dublin Coffman High School, 6780 Coffman Rd., Dublin

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 1,938
Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Tuition-free
No. 38 in Ohio High Schools

Grandview Heights High School, 1587 W. Third Ave., Grandview

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 343
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition-free
No. 11 in Ohio High Schools

Olentangy High School, 675 Lewis Center Rd., Lewis Center

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 1,527
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 17 in Ohio High Schools

Worthington Kilbourne High School, 1499 Hard Rd., Worthington

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 1,343
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
No. 111 in Ohio High Schools

Private schools

Bishop Waterson High School, 99 E. Cooke Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1954

Grades 9-12
Catholic school
Total enrollment: 882
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Tuition: $10,975+
Academics available for boys and girls

Bridgeway Academy, 2500 Medary Ave., Columbus | Founded in 1989

Grades PreK-12
Private home-schooling
Total enrollment: 160
Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Tuition: $1,295+
Academics available for boys and girls

Clintonville Academy, 3916 Indianola Ave., Clintonville | Founded in 1978

Grades K-12
Total enrollment: 107
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Tuition: $10,390+
Academics available for boys and girls

Columbus School for Girls, 65 S. Drexel Ave., Bexley | Founded in 1898

Grades K-12
Total enrollment: 504
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Tuition: $12,300+
Academics only available for girls

St. Francis DeSales High School, 4212 Karl Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1960

Grades 9-12
Catholic school
Total enrollment: 876
Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Tuition: $8,975+
Academics available for boys and girls

Specialized schools

Columbus Alternative High School, 2632 McGuffey Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1978

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 837
Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Tuition-free
Academics available for those seeking advanced placement coursework and exams

Columbus Special Education Center, 1490 E. Main St., Columbus | Founded in 1950

Grades PreK-12
Total enrollment: 50
Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Tuition-free
Academics available for those with developmental disabilities, such as autism

Horizon Science Academy Columbus, 1070 Morse Rd. | Founded in 2009

Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 541
Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Tuition-free
Academics available for those seeking advanced placement coursework and exams

Ohio School For The Blind, 5220 N. High St., Columbus | Founded in 1837

Grades PreK-12
Total enrollment: 122
Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Tuition-free
Academics available for children with various forms of blindness

Ohio School For The Deaf, 500 Morse Rd., Columbus | Founded in 1829

Grades PreK-5
Total enrollment: 44
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Tuition-free
Academics available for children with various forms of deafness