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Independent & Nonsectarian Schools in Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany
9 independent & nonsectarian schools in Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany; 4 hold a state charter and can enroll EdChoice students (up to $6,166 K-8 and $8,408 9-12 in 2026-27). The northeast suburbs straddling the Franklin-Delaware line, the deepest bench of Christian, Catholic and specialized schools in the metro.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creme de La Creme 360 Polaris Pkwy, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 200 |
| Jolly Tots Too! 5511 N Hamilton Rd, Columbus 43230 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 12 |
| Marburn Academy 9555 Johnstown Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | 2-12 | ✓ Chartered | 213 |
| New Albany Montessori School 6436 Harlem Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 14 |
| Oakstone Academy Middle/High School 939 S State St, Westerville 43081 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | — |
| Primrose School at Polaris 561 Westar Blvd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-K | Not on state lists | 22 |
| Ready Set Grow 5200 New Albany Rd, New Albany 43054 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | Not on state lists | 18 |
| The Columbus Academy 4300 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna 43230 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | PK-12 | ✓ Chartered | 1083 |
| The Goddard School 8750 Olde Worthington Rd, Westerville 43082 | Independent & Nonsectarian Schools | Westerville, Gahanna & New Albany | K | ✓ Chartered | 20 |
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