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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation A
Academics A-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews B
The Columbus Academy is an independent coeducational Pre-K through 12 college-preparatory day school committed to academic excellence.
Often noted as the area's most rigorous academic program, Columbus Academy is proud of its exceptional facilities and the students, faculty and staff who possess the dedication, talent, and enthusiasm that make Columbus Academy such a special place.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$33900
Enrollment
1169
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
65%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
14

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 1 +
#22 Emory University 1 +
#22 Georgetown University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#25 University of Southern California 1 +
#29 University of Florida 1 +
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#29 Wake Forest University 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#44 Northeastern University 1 +
#44 Tulane University 1 +
#51 Purdue University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#62 George Washington University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#77 Michigan State University 1 +
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 +
#84 Bennington College 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1 +
#105 Drexel University 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#137 George Mason University 1 +
#137 University of Kentucky 1 +
#151 University of Cincinnati 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
LAC #31 Kenyon College 1 +
#182 Ohio University 1 +
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1 +
#212 Ball State University 1 +
#250 University of North Dakota 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Ohio State University: Newark Campus 1 +
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Saint Joseph's University 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
Union College 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
University of Toronto 1 +
Wilmington College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 40 93 46 38 39
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Harvard College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#2 Columbia University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 + 1 + 2
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#6 University of Chicago 1 + 1 1 + 3
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#9 Duke University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#9 California Institute of Technology 1 1 + 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#14 Brown University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1 + 2
#17 Cornell University 1 1 + 2
#17 Rice University 1 + 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1 + 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 1 + 2
#21 Emory University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#23 University of Michigan 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#23 Georgetown University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#25 University of Virginia 1 1 + 1 + 3
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#27 University of Southern California 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1 2
#28 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1
#34 University of Rochester 1 1 + 2
#36 Boston College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1 1 + 3
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1 + 2
#42 Brandeis University 1 + 1
#42 Boston University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 1 + 2
#42 Tulane University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 + 1
#48 University of Georgia 1 1
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#49 Lehigh University 1 + 1 + 2
#49 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#49 Villanova University 1 1 + 2
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1 + 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1 1 + 3
#59 Syracuse University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#59 University of Washington 1 1 + 2
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 1 + 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 1 + 2
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1 2
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 1 + 2
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#68 Fordham University 1 1 + 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#75 Baylor University 1 1
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#79 American University 1 1 + 2
#79 North Carolina State University 1 1
#83 Michigan State University 1 + 1 2
#83 Texas Christian University 1 1
#83 Elon University 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#83 Marquette University 1 1
#83 Howard University 1 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 1 + 2
#93 University of Denver 1 1 + 1 + 3
#99 University of Oregon 1 1
#99 University of Utah 1 1 + 2
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#103 University of South Florida 1 1 + 2
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 + 1 1 + 3
#103 Saint Louis University 1 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 + 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 1 + 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 1
#117 University of Vermont 1 1 + 2
#117 Arizona State University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1
#122 Chapman University 1 + 1
#127 University of Dayton 1 1 + 2
#127 DePaul University 1 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#136 University of Texas at Dallas 1 1
#136 Drake University 1 1
#148 Duquesne University 1 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 5
#148 University of Alabama 1 1
College of William and Mary 1 1 + 2
Rutgers University 1 + 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1 2
University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1 1 + 3
Penn State University Park 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 6 23 12 8 9
#1 Williams College 1 + 1 + 1 + 3
#2 Amherst College 1 1 + 2
#3 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#4 Pomona College 1 1
#6 Bowdoin College 1 1
#6 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#8 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 1 + 2
#13 Davidson College 1 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 + 1 + 2
#13 Hamilton College 1 1
#17 Barnard College 1 + 1
#17 Colgate University 1 + 1
#22 University of Richmond 1 + 1 1 + 1 + 4
#25 Bates College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#26 Colorado College 1 1 + 1 + 1 + 4
#27 Macalester College 1 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#30 Berea College 1 + 1
#30 Kenyon College 1 + 1 1 + 3
#38 Skidmore College 1 + 1 2
#38 Bucknell University 1 + 1 + 2
#38 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#42 Denison University 1 1 + 2
#46 Trinity College 1 1
#46 Furman University 1 1 + 2
#46 DePauw University 1 1 + 1 + 3
#50 The University of the South 1 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 1
#54 Gettysburg College 1 + 1
#59 Centre College 1 1 + 2
Oberlin College 1 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1 1
Union College 1 + 1

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
277
Number of tests taken
618
89%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Music Theory
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(9)
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Floor Hockey
American Football
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Field Hockey
Floor Hockey
American Football
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Volleyball
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Arts

(18)
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Theater
Voice
Art History
Ceramics
Graphic Design
Photography
Portfolio
Sculpture
Studio Art
Art
Design
Lighting Design
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Contact Info

http://www.columbusacademy.org/page
4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
614-475-2311
keerand@columbusacademy.org
Ohio

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Pk-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1911
Campus Size: 231 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Recommended
Boarding
Andrews Osborne Academy United States Flag
4.8
Recommended
Boarding
St. Anne's-Belfield School United States Flag
4.6

Frequently Ask Questions about The Columbus Academy

Tell me a bit about The Columbus Academy.
The Columbus Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Ohio, US. It was founded 1911 , and currently has about 1169 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.columbusacademy.org/page.
Does The Columbus Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
The Columbus Academy is offering 18 AP courses.

The Columbus Academy also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Columbus Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.81% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 23.89% go to top 25, and about 6.19% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Columbus Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Columbus Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Columbus Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Columbus Academy in 2024 is $33,900 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at keerand@columbusacademy.org .
Where is The Columbus Academy located?
The Columbus Academy is located in the State of Ohio of USA. The closest major city is Columbus, which is about 7 miles away from school. Most families can choose Rickenbacker International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Columbus Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Columbus Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Columbus Academy has been favorited by 15 users.
How to start with an application with The Columbus Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Columbus Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Columbus Academy’s official site: http://www.columbusacademy.org/page or call them at 614-475-2311.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Columbus Academy?
Yes, here are few: Columbus School For Girls, Tree Of Life Christian Schools and St. Francis DeSales High School.

The closest major city is Columbus. You can find out more schools near Columbus here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Columbus Academy?
The overall rating for The Columbus Academy is A-.

The section ratings of The Columbus Academy are:
A for Matriculation
A- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio’s state capital, is known for its vibrant downtown and cultural attractions. The Scioto Mile stretches along the riverfront, featuring parks, trails, and an interactive fountain. The COSI science center offers engaging exhibits and a planetarium. The Columbus Museum of Art showcases a wide range of art, from American to European masterpieces, along with a beautiful sculpture garden. Nearby, the historic German Village district is home to charming brick houses and cobblestone streets, offering a glimpse into the city’s 19th-century past.
Population (2022) 754,885
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 11%
Nearby Airport Rickenbacker International Airport

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