By type
Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Columbus & Central Ohio
College-preparatory day schools, Montessori programs, learning-difference schools and other schools with no religious affiliation.
Funding note: The scholarship is not limited to faith-based schools; chartered independent schools take it, and many add their own need-based aid.
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Schools in this list23
On Ohio's chartered nonpublic list (EdChoice-eligible school type)0
On DEW's 2026-27 non-chartered (NCNP) list32
Enroll pre-K14
Enroll grade 12$6,166
2026-27 EdChoice maximum, K-8| Status in our directory | EdChoice / Expansion | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered (in OEDS) | Can enroll scholarship students | Confirm the school is taking EdChoice for your child's grade |
| Non-chartered (DEW NCNP list) | Not available | Ask about school aid and SGO scholarships |
| Not on either state list | Not available as listed | Usually a preschool or child care program; see early-years funding |
By community
Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany
9 schools · 4 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware
8 schools · 1 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Dublin & Hilliard
7 schools · 0 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side
6 schools · 2 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg
4 schools · 3 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County
4 schools · 4 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Clintonville & the University District
3 schools · 3 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side
3 schools · 3 chartered
Browse →Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County
3 schools · 0 chartered
Browse →All 51 independent & nonsectarian schools
| School | Type | Community | Grades | Ohio status | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Academy Columbus 5762 Wilcox Rd, Dublin 43017 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | Not reported | Not on state lists | 38 |
| Balanced Family Academy 5150 Reed Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | Not on state lists | 24 |
| Bridgeway Academy 1350 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus 43209 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 172 |
| Clintonville Academy 3916 Indianola Ave, Columbus 43214 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Clintonville & the University District | PK-8 | ✓ Chartered | 115 |
| Columbus Montessori Education Center 979 S James Rd, Columbus 43227 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-6 | ✓ Chartered | 148 |
| Columbus School for Girls 65 S Drexel Ave, Columbus 43209 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 460 |
| Creme de La Creme 360 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 200 |
| Dublin Learning Academy 5900 Cromdale Dr Ste 100, Dublin 43017 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 30 |
| Dublin Montessori Academy 10465 Sawmill Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 26 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 7376 Gooding Blvd Bldg 2, Delaware 43015 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 6 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 4394 Davidson Rd, Hilliard 43026 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 7 |
| Enchanted Care Kids Campus 8761 Moreland St. B, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | Not on state lists | 65 |
| Heartland High School 760 E Broad St, Columbus 43205 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side | 9-12 | ✓ Chartered | — |
| Highland Community Learning Center 5120 Godown Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K-12 | ✓ Chartered | 73 |
| Jolly Tots Too! 5511 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus 43230 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 12 |
| Joyland Preschool/childcare 5400 Wilcox Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| Lancaster Montessori School 1111 W Fair Ave, Lancaster 43130 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| Mansion Day School - Excel Preparatory Schools 72 Woodland Ave, Columbus 43203 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side | PK-5 | ✓ Chartered | 47 |
| Marburn Academy 9555 Johnstown Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | 2-12 | ✓ Chartered | 213 |
| Montessori Children's House 950 King Ave, Columbus 43212 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 19 |
| Montessori Community School 621 Country Club Dr, Newark 43055 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County | K | ✓ Chartered | 6 |
| New Albany Montessori School 6436 Harlem Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 14 |
| New Story Schools 625 Garfield Ave, Lancaster 43130 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | K-12 | Not on state lists | 36 |
| Northside Montessori School 2855 Snouffer Rd, Columbus 43235 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| OSU Child Care Center 725 Ackerman Rd, Columbus 43202 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Clintonville & the University District | K | ✓ Chartered | 18 |
| Oakstone Academy Middle/High School 939 S State St, Westerville 43081 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | — |
| Prep Academy Schools 3812 E Powell Rd, Lewis Center 43035 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | Not on state lists | 10 |
| Prep Academy Schools - Dublin 5720 Avery Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 20 |
| Primrose School St. Pinnacle 1239 Lamplighter Dr, Grove City 43123 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Grove City, Groveport, Canal Winchester & the South Side | K | Not on state lists | 9 |
| Primrose School at Polaris 561 Westar Blvd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 22 |
| Primrose School of Dublin 6415 Post Rd, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | K | Not on state lists | 36 |
| Primrose School of Reynoldsburg 60 N Brice Rd, Columbus 43213 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Bexley, Whitehall & Reynoldsburg | PK-K | Not on state lists | 13 |
| REWIRED 616 Hebron Rd Ste E, Heath 43056 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 48 |
| Ready Set Grow 5200 New Albany Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | Not on state lists | 18 |
| Smoky Row Children's Center 8615 Smoky Row Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | K | ✓ Chartered | 50 |
| St. Vincent Family Center 1490 E Main St, Columbus 43205 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side | PK-5 | ✓ Chartered | 60 |
| The Bonner Academy at the Buckeye Ranch 2865 W Broad St, Columbus 43204 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | The Hilltop, West Side & Galloway | 3-11 | ✓ Chartered | 25 |
| The Columbus Academy 4300 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 43230 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 1083 |
| The Emilia School 3561 Home Rd, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| The Gardner School of Dublin 6145 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin 43016 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Dublin & Hilliard | PK-K | Not on state lists | 18 |
| The Goddard School 419 W Olentangy St, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 25 |
| The Goddard School 8750 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | ✓ Chartered | 20 |
| The Goddard School - Lewis Center 8542 Owenfield Dr, Powell 43065 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Powell, Lewis Center & Delaware | PK-K | Not on state lists | 23 |
| The Goddard School of Pickerington 12970 Rustic Dr, Pickerington 43147 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Lancaster, Pickerington & Fairfield County | PK-K | Not on state lists | 19 |
| The Juniper School 76 Charleston Ave, Columbus 43214 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Clintonville & the University District | K-6 | ✓ Chartered | 55 |
| The Learning Spectrum 6660 Doubletree Ave, Columbus 43229 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Northland, Linden & the Northeast Side | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 70 |
| The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Canal Winchester 6355 Winchester Blvd, Canal Winchester 43110 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Grove City, Groveport, Canal Winchester & the South Side | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 80 |
| The Learning Spectrum Ltd - Johnstown 3060 Johnstown Utica Rd, Johnstown 43031 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County | K-12 | ✓ Chartered | 45 |
| The Mary Evans Child Development Center 3777 Dublin Rd, Columbus 43221 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | Not on state lists | 11 |
| The Wellington School 3650 Reed Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | — |
| Welsh Hills School 2610 Newark Granville Rd, Granville 43023 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Newark, Heath, Granville & Licking County | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 47 |
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