Overview

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.
Official information of The Columbus Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Day
A+ Matriculation
A- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: Pk-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $29,800
# of Students: 1,171
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 1%
AP Courses: 18
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 65%
SAT: 1320/1600
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US Day School

Matriculation

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AP Courses

(Total 18)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Latin
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

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

(Total 18)
Band
Choir
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Singing
Theater
Voice
Art History
Ceramics
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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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1911
Campus Size: 231 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
Recommended
B+ 4.8 (9 reviews)
Recommended

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Columbus Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about The Columbus Academy.
The Columbus Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Columbus, Ohio, US. It was founded 1911, and currently has about 1171 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.columbusacademy.org/page.
02.
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.
03.
Where do The Columbus Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.96% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 24.11% go to top 25, and about 6.25% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Columbus Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Columbus Academy in 2024 is $29,800, 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 .
06.
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.
07.
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 among the most popular schools, within top 541 for all US schools.

Also The Columbus Academy has been favorited by 15 users.
08.
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.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Columbus Academy?
Yes, here are few: St. Francis DeSales High School, Tree Of Life Christian Schools and Columbus School For Girls.

The closest major city is Columbus. You can find out more schools near Columbus here.
10.
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
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