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Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side
3 independent & nonsectarian schools in Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side; 3 hold a state charter and can enroll EdChoice students (up to $6,166 K-8 and $8,408 9-12 in 2026-27). The core of the city, from the Discovery District and Olde Towne East down to German Village, with a Jesuit-model work-study high school and several mission-driven elementaries.
Where this comes from. School records combine the federal Private School Survey (NCES, 2023-24, with 2021-22 rows for schools that did not respond) with Ohio's state school directory (OEDS) and DEW's 2026-27 non-chartered school list, both retrieved October 28, 2026. "Chartered" means the school appears in OEDS as a chartered nonpublic school, the school type that can enroll EdChoice students; each school also registers as a scholarship provider, so confirm participation with the school. Tuition is not reported to either agency.
Funding note: The scholarship is not limited to faith-based schools; chartered independent schools take it, and many add their own need-based aid.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | Ohio status | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland High School 760 E Broad St, Columbus 43205 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side | 9-12 | ✓ Chartered | — |
| 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 |
| St. Vincent Family Center 1490 E Main St, Columbus 43205 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Downtown, German Village & the Near East Side | PK-5 | ✓ Chartered | 60 |
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