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Preschools & Early Learning in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side
6 preschools & early learning in Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side; 1 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: EdChoice does not fund pre-K. The Ohio Preschool Program, Early Start Columbus and publicly funded child care are the sources for these years.
| 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 |
| Linworth Children's Center 7070 Bent Tree Blvd, Columbus 43235 | Christian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | K | ✓ Chartered | 19 |
| 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 |
| Mountview Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 2140 Fishinger Rd, Columbus 43221 | Christian Schools | Upper Arlington, Worthington & the Northwest Side | PK-K | Not on state lists | 8 |
| 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 |
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