Columbus: Schools & Education
Columbus schools: 235 public schools. Kipp Columbus is the largest at 1,920 students (grades 0-12). Total enrollment: 100,496 students.
- ~3,573 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
256 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,573 residents per school. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (50)
ST MARY SCHOOL
ST MATTHIAS SCHOOL
ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL
TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL
ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST AGATHA SCHOOL
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL
ALL SAINTS ACADEMY
BISHOP WATTERSON HIGH
BISHOP HARTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY
COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
CLINTONVILLE ACADEMY
MATER DEI ACADEMY
TREE OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
CALUMET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
JOLLY TOTS TOO!
LINWORTH CHILDRENS CENTER
COLUMBUS ADVENTIST ACADEMY
HIGH STREET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER
HELPING HANDS CENTER DBA BRIDGEWAY ACADEMY
SONSHINE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
OSU CHILD CARE CENTER
CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL
TOOBA ACADEMY
TREE OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS CLINTONVILLE CAMPUS
+ 20 more
Schools (256)
+ 226 more
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 9 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | A+ Arts Academy, A+ Children's Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Aca, Bridge Gate Community School, Capital City Career Prep High |
| School Districts · Total count | 89 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 235 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 88,365 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 5,142 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.20 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 77 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 13,626 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 15.4% |
| Schools Count | 235 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (23)
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus State Community College
Franklin University
Hondros College of Nursing
Capital University
Columbus College of Art & Design
MyComputerCareer at Columbus
Ohio Dominican University
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Academia Medical Institute
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
Aveda Institute-Columbus
Chamberlain University-Ohio
Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
DeVry University-Ohio
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus
Felbry College
The Spa School
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
Pontifical College Josephinum
Ohio Media School-Columbus
Adult & Community Education Columbus City Schools - Fort Hayes Career
Colleges (21)
Capital University
Columbus College of Art and Design
Columbus State Community College
Franklin University
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Ohio Dominican University
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
The Spa School
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Pontifical College Josephinum
Hussian College-Daymar College Columbus
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Ohio Media School-Columbus
Chamberlain University-Ohio
Aveda Institute-Columbus
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus
DeVry University-Ohio
Felbry College
Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
Academia Medical Institute
| Nearest College · Name | Adult and Community Education-Hudson |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Columbus |
| Nearest College · Phone | (614) 365-6000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
A BETTER CHOICE CHILDCARE
A CHILD'S GARDEN
A LITTLE PIECE OF HEAVEN LEARNING CENTER LLC
A&B CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER
A+ ACADEMY CHILD
A+ KIDS LEARNING CENTER
AB CHILDCARE ACADEMY LLC
ABC CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL
ABC LEARNING CENTER
ABC'S EDUCARE
ACADEMY KIDS LEARNING CENTER
ADVANTAGE EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY
AGORA'S LITTLE GEMS EARLY LEARNING & CHILDCARE
AJ'S LEARNING CENTER
ALICE COGSWELL CENTER SCHOOL
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Columbus Metropolitan Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 96 S Grant Ave |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (614) 645-2275 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 43215 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3640 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 18 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (18)
COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
DRIVING PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
FRANKLINTON BRANCH LIBRARY
HILLTOP BRANCH LIBRARY
KARL ROAD BRANCH LIBRARY
LINDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
BARNETT BRANCH LIBRARY
MARTIN LUTHER KING BRANCH LIBRARY
NORTHERN LIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
NORTHSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY
PARSONS BRANCH LIBRARY
SHEPARD BRANCH LIBRARY
SOUTH HIGH BRANCH LIBRARY
WHETSTONE BRANCH LIBRARY
COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
MARION FRANKLIN
WESTLAND AREA BRANCH
NORTHWEST LIBRARY
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 533 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 39 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 13 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 72 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12