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Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side
6 independent & nonsectarian schools in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side; 2 hold a state charter and can enroll EdChoice students (up to $6,166 K-8 and $8,408 9-12 in 2026-27). Established suburbs and the Sawmill corridor, with one of the region's largest Christian schools, a K-12 independent school and several special-education programs.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Family Academy 5150 Reed Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | Not on state lists | 24 |
| Highland Community Learning Center 5120 Godown Rd, Columbus 43220 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K-12 | ✓ Chartered | 73 |
| 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 |
| Northside Montessori School 2855 Snouffer Rd, Columbus 43235 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 2 |
| 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 | — |
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