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Gahanna, OH•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: I have one graduate and one child still in lower school. This school is amazing! The teachers and staff truly care for each child and each child as an individual. The school has taught my children to think critically, give back to their community, have a well rounded world view, and to have empathy for others. My oldest was well prepared for college. I feel incredibly lucky that my children are/were able to attend this incredible school.... Read 41 reviews
Students 1,085
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
#5 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
GAHANNA, OH,
PK, K-12,
41 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I have one graduate and one child still in lower school. This school is amazing! The teachers and staff truly care for each child and each child as an individual. The school has taught my children to....
I have one graduate and one child still in lower school. This school is amazing! The teachers and staff truly care for each child and each child as an individual. The school has taught my children to....
Read 41 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 1,085,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
Columbus, OH•
Parent: I had no idea what an educational community was until we came to CSG. The parents are phenomenal and so supportive in every aspect. They’re welcoming and friendly and truly want the best for your family. The school is informative and offers exceptional resources for the entire family. The girls are well behaved and inquisitive. I’m so very proud to have a daughter at CSG and I would recommend everyone send their daughter here. When they say they want her to know her strength and the power of her voice, they mean it! They work to achieve it every day. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. It’s exceptional in every way.... Read 59 reviews
Students 540
#12 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
COLUMBUS, OH,
59 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I had no idea what an educational community was until we came to CSG. The parents are phenomenal and so supportive in every aspect. They’re welcoming and friendly and truly want the best for your...The school is informative and offers exceptional resources for the entire family. The girls are well behaved and inquisitive. I’m so very proud to have a daughter at CSG and I would recommendeveryone send their daughter here. When they say they want her to know her strength and the power of her voice, they mean it! They work to achieve it every day. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. It’s exceptional in every way..
I had no idea what an educational community was until we came to CSG. The parents are phenomenal and so supportive in every aspect. They’re welcoming and friendly and truly want the best for your...The school is informative and offers exceptional resources for the entire family. The girls are well behaved and inquisitive. I’m so very proud to have a daughter at CSG and I would recommendeveryone send their daughter here. When they say they want her to know her strength and the power of her voice, they mean it! They work to achieve it every day. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this school. It’s exceptional in every way..
Read 59 reviews.
Students: 540,
9-12
Senior: I have been very pleased with my experience at St. Charles. When I was an incoming Freshman I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised with the strong academics and culture. I think it has prepared me for college more so than any other school in the state of Ohio would have been able to and has allowed me to create strong friendships along the way. Our sports programs are some of the most competitive in the Columbus area. They give the students room to grow as an athlete and as an individual. St. Charles Prep. truly shines in its teaching of the maths and sciences. It has some of the best teachers in those subjects, and they can be helpful if you thinking of going into a field with a heavy emphasis on those subjects. St. Charles Prep. has taught me how to manage my time, strengthen my academics, and help me create lifelong relationships. Overall I think that St. Charles has something for every student, and I would recommend it to everyone.... Read 73 reviews
Students 656
Student-teacher ratio 15:1
#24 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
9-12,
73 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have been very pleased with my experience at St. Charles. When I was an incoming Freshman I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised with the strong academics and culture. I think....
I have been very pleased with my experience at St. Charles. When I was an incoming Freshman I didn't know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised with the strong academics and culture. I think....
Read 73 reviews.
Students: 656,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
Fairfax, VA•
6-12
Parent: Both of our kids started at The New School in ninth grade, after eight years of public school. It was one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. Everything about this school is terrific. The teachers are passionate, inspired, and inspiring. Small, topics-driven, seminar-style classes foster creativity and independent thinking, while the welcoming atmosphere makes everyone feel at home. Our two kids turned out to be very different kinds of learners, but both thrived at The New School. Our youngest graduates next year, and we'll be sad to think of not having that day-to-day connection. Can't say enough about this wonderful school!... Read 26 reviews
Students 140
Student-teacher ratio 5:1
FAIRFAX, VA,
6-12,
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Both of our kids started at The New School in ninth grade, after eight years of public school. It was one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. Everything about this school is terrific.....
Both of our kids started at The New School in ninth grade, after eight years of public school. It was one of the best parenting decisions we've ever made. Everything about this school is terrific.....
Read 26 reviews.
Students: 140,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Alum: I loved being a Bishop Hartley hawk! The community is very strong and tightly knit. You can tell that the students care about one another and want to build each other up. The teachers and faculty are approachable and make time to talk to you about anything -- whether it's to further your academics, life advice, or just to get to know you better. Bishop Hartley prepared me well for college life and helped me grow as an individual by providing me opportunities to serve the community and be involved in many extracurricular activities.... Read 232 reviews
Students 673
Student-teacher ratio 16:1
#36 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
232 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved being a Bishop Hartley hawk! The community is very strong and tightly knit. You can tell that the students care about one another and want to build each other up. The teachers and faculty are....
I loved being a Bishop Hartley hawk! The community is very strong and tightly knit. You can tell that the students care about one another and want to build each other up. The teachers and faculty are....
Read 232 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 673,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Senior: I came to this school my junior year (currently a senior) and I love it. The faculty are all amazing and truly care about each and every student. The only downsides I would mention are mostly due to the small size of the school. I enjoy having smaller class sizes, but a limited amount of students also means less available classes to take, like AP classes or electives. The social climate can also be difficult to adjust to, and students can be very cliquey, but the friends I have met have been really great. Overall, very happy I made the switch!... Read 61 reviews
Students 932
Student-teacher ratio 12:1
#40 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
61 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I came to this school my junior year (currently a senior) and I love it. The faculty are all amazing and truly care about each and every student. The only downsides I would mention are mostly due to....
I came to this school my junior year (currently a senior) and I love it. The faculty are all amazing and truly care about each and every student. The only downsides I would mention are mostly due to....
Read 61 reviews.
Students: 932,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
K-12
Parent: I have children in the elementary school. I have seen them grow and change and truly enjoy the knowledge and experiences they are receiving. At such a young age, learning a second language is fantastic. I see my children growing, interacting socializing and moving forward with the school and culture. I think it is absolutely amazing. They are having a great experience!! I love that they have a program where they reward the children for doing the right thing.... Read 5 reviews
Students 197
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
#62 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
K-12,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I have children in the elementary school. I have seen them grow and change and truly enjoy the knowledge and experiences they are receiving. At such a young age, learning a second language is....
I have children in the elementary school. I have seen them grow and change and truly enjoy the knowledge and experiences they are receiving. At such a young age, learning a second language is....
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 197,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
Senior: Watterson is a good school academically, and has many different class options for different learners. The different levels make it so those who excel in a certain subject are challenged, and so that those who may struggle more can go at a slower pace to help them understand better. Watterson also offers many different clubs and sports, so there are so many ways to get involved in the school. It would be difficult to not find something interesting to join there. However, Watterson has lacked in mental health outreach, specifically for freshmen. But they continue to work on it and have made great improvements in the past few years.... Read 116 reviews
Students 947
#65 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
116 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Watterson is a good school academically, and has many different class options for different learners. The different levels make it so those who excel in a certain subject are challenged, and so that....
Watterson is a good school academically, and has many different class options for different learners. The different levels make it so those who excel in a certain subject are challenged, and so that....
Read 116 reviews.
Students: 947,
8-12
Senior: Bishop Ready is a school where not too many people coming in may know each other, but as time goes by they will become friends and have love and faith in one another. Bishop Ready is a well rounded school with many different diversities. No matter what color you are the students all love and respect each other as one. The administration and staff preach faith, love, and respect to always remind the students how they should behave and act. The school culture needs a bit more energy towards it. I think this can happen by having pep rally’s before games or even just having more events for the students to come together and just enjoy being at school.... Read 130 reviews
Students 442
Student-teacher ratio 14:1
#82 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
8-12,
130 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Bishop Ready is a school where not too many people coming in may know each other, but as time goes by they will become friends and have love and faith in one another. Bishop Ready is a well rounded....
Bishop Ready is a school where not too many people coming in may know each other, but as time goes by they will become friends and have love and faith in one another. Bishop Ready is a well rounded....
Read 130 reviews.
Students: 442,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Pataskala, OH•
Alum: Faculty willing to accommodate and push their students towards success. Small, but everyone is like a close-knit group of friends. Great partnerships for College Credit Plus programs, so exciting because students get to take college-level courses without need for exams at the end to determine whether credit hours were earned like AP classes.... Read 20 reviews
Students 623
Student-teacher ratio 17:1
#92 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
PATASKALA, OH,
20 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Faculty willing to accommodate and push their students towards success. Small, but everyone is like a close-knit group of friends. Great partnerships for College Credit Plus programs, so exciting....
Faculty willing to accommodate and push their students towards success. Small, but everyone is like a close-knit group of friends. Great partnerships for College Credit Plus programs, so exciting....
Read 20 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 623,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Groveport, OH•
Parent: This is our first year at Madison Christian and we have been thrilled with our experience! We transferred in from another school and had concerns about the transition, but God has been faithful and helped my children acclimate quickly to the new school. The faculty, staff, students, and community at large have made us feel welcomed. The love of Jesus is evident in so many of those here and that makes all the difference. Aside from that, I think the best part is the curriculum. They are transitioning to a Christian Classical Education, which I think is phenomenal. I've been very pleased with what my children have been learning thus far and I'm even more excited about what they will learn in High School. Is it perfect? No. No place is. But we are very pleased and have encouraged some of our friends to take a tour and consider sending their children to Madison Christian.... Read 74 reviews
Students 513
Student-teacher ratio 11:1
#114 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
GROVEPORT, OH,
74 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says This is our first year at Madison Christian and we have been thrilled with our experience! We transferred in from another school and had concerns about the transition, but God has been faithful and...Aside from that, I think the best part is the curriculum. They are transitioning to a Christian Classical Education, which I think is phenomenal. I've been very pleased with what my children have...Is it perfect? No. No place is. But we are very pleased and have encouraged some of our friends to take a tour and consider sending their children to Madison Christian..
This is our first year at Madison Christian and we have been thrilled with our experience! We transferred in from another school and had concerns about the transition, but God has been faithful and...Aside from that, I think the best part is the curriculum. They are transitioning to a Christian Classical Education, which I think is phenomenal. I've been very pleased with what my children have...Is it perfect? No. No place is. But we are very pleased and have encouraged some of our friends to take a tour and consider sending their children to Madison Christian..
Read 74 reviews.
Students: 513,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Grove City, OH•
Senior: My experience with Grove City Christian School has been great! When I first came to the school in the 6th grade ( I am now a Senior in high school) I was very nervous because I was going to be the new kid which can be tough and with Grove city Christian school's reputation this meant I was going to have to get used to a more advanced school than I had been used to. I was going to have to make new friends as well. However, on the first day, the people that I met were all very welcoming and sweet to me. They even assigned a buddy to show me around the school. I believe my time here at GCCS has been crucial to the development of my character as well. Of course, it is not secluded from the rest of the world just because it is a Christian school but it has surrounded me with the values I would like to and will uphold for the rest of my life.... Read 95 reviews
Students 708
#130 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
GROVE CITY, OH,
95 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says My experience with Grove City Christian School has been great! When I first came to the school in the 6th grade ( I am now a Senior in high school) I was very nervous because I was going to be the....
My experience with Grove City Christian School has been great! When I first came to the school in the 6th grade ( I am now a Senior in high school) I was very nervous because I was going to be the....
Read 95 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 708,
Circleville, OH•
Parent: As a parent, there is nothing more important to me than watching my children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. While I believe NHCA has the whole student in mind, it is all secondary if we have our priorities right. Watching my Kindergartener sing her heart out for Jesus on the worship team is just one the best things I could ask for as a momma. It is also comforting to know and feel like we all have the same goal. I know my children are being poured into daily, prayed for, loved, and are getting the attention they need academically to thrive. In a world that speaks loud, may our children remain focused on the One who created them –to know that their identity is in Christ and we are called to GO make a difference in this world all for the glory of God. We are very thankful for the opportunity to attend & partner with NHCA!... Read 7 reviews
Students 328
Student-teacher ratio 10:1
#135 Best Private High Schools in Ohio.
CIRCLEVILLE, OH,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As a parent, there is nothing more important to me than watching my children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. While I believe NHCA has the whole student in mind, it is all secondary if....
As a parent, there is nothing more important to me than watching my children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. While I believe NHCA has the whole student in mind, it is all secondary if....
Read 7 reviews.
Students: 328,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
Canal Winchester, OH•
Senior: I like how the school makes you feel comfortable all around, but I would like to see more clubs and extracurricular activities in the school.... Read 31 reviews
Students 800
CANAL WINCHESTER, OH,
31 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I like how the school makes you feel comfortable all around, but I would like to see more clubs and extracurricular activities in the school..
I like how the school makes you feel comfortable all around, but I would like to see more clubs and extracurricular activities in the school..
Read 31 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 800,
PK, K-8
Senior: I have loved going to school here for the past several years. I love the fact that the teachers are always trying to get to know the student more and more and trying to accommodate their learning styles and disabilities. they should work on their communication skills though. They have good intentions but their communication skills need more work.... Read 30 reviews
Students 206
PK, K-8,
30 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I have loved going to school here for the past several years. I love the fact that the teachers are always trying to get to know the student more and more and trying to accommodate their learning....
I have loved going to school here for the past several years. I love the fact that the teachers are always trying to get to know the student more and more and trying to accommodate their learning....
Read 30 reviews.
Students: 206,
9-11
Sophomore: It's my second year at this school. I began High School in 2020 so that was interesting. Although I haven't experienced the full high school experience I feel as if the staff is trying to help us make the best of it. They help academically by pushing us and helping us out by having office hours where you can ask any questions or complete any assignments. And then mentally, we had a Christmas party the week before exams every advisory had one. Even the building was decorated. I also learned more about the Catholic faith, I grew up baptist so I'm learning more about myself spiritually. If you are searching for a school with helpful staff and a safe environment this is the school for you!... Read 57 reviews
Students 275
Student-teacher ratio —
9-11,
57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Sophomore says It's my second year at this school. I began High School in 2020 so that was interesting. Although I haven't experienced the full high school experience I feel as if the staff is trying to help us....
It's my second year at this school. I began High School in 2020 so that was interesting. Although I haven't experienced the full high school experience I feel as if the staff is trying to help us....
Read 57 reviews.
Students: 275,
K-8
Students 585
Student-teacher ratio 20:1
K-8,
Students: 585,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
Reynoldsburg, OH•
Niche User: Having had a Catholic education I am so happy that my two grandsons are also receiving a Catholic education. Both are excelling in academics at St. Pius, and I couldn't be more proud or excited to see where they go in this world. They are two of the finest young men and I know their spiritual and intellectual comportment is partially due to their relationship with the St. Pius community.... Read 1 review
Students 555
Student-teacher ratio 21:1
REYNOLDSBURG, OH,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Having had a Catholic education I am so happy that my two grandsons are also receiving a Catholic education. Both are excelling in academics at St. Pius, and I couldn't be more proud or excited to....
Having had a Catholic education I am so happy that my two grandsons are also receiving a Catholic education. Both are excelling in academics at St. Pius, and I couldn't be more proud or excited to....
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 555,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
Students 505
Student-teacher ratio 18:1
Students: 505,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
Students 404
Student-teacher ratio 19:1
Students: 404,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
Students 396
Student-teacher ratio 22:1
Students: 396,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,
Blacklick, OH•
Parent: Our family has had three children go through GCS. When they each entered high school, they were in the honors program at a school ranked in the top 10 in Ohio. Each took several AP courses, due to the preparation they received at GCS. Many students go into high school already having received credit for high school courses. All of our children got into outstanding colleges, and have done very well. They all graduated high school and college with honors. GCS is just outstanding. The academics fit with whatever academic level your child possesses, whether it be superior, average, or needing improvement. The extracurricular offerings are wonderful. The music and drama programs are exceptional. As one current student puts it, the faculty and students make GCS a family.... Read 8 reviews
Students 362
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
BLACKLICK, OH,
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Our family has had three children go through GCS. When they each entered high school, they were in the honors program at a school ranked in the top 10 in Ohio. Each took several AP courses, due to....
Our family has had three children go through GCS. When they each entered high school, they were in the honors program at a school ranked in the top 10 in Ohio. Each took several AP courses, due to....
Read 8 reviews.
Students: 362,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Students 337
Students: 337,
Parent: I love this school. Our kids get top notch academics with a Biblical emphasis and personal attention!... Read 2 reviews
Students 274
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I love this school. Our kids get top notch academics with a Biblical emphasis and personal attention!.
I love this school. Our kids get top notch academics with a Biblical emphasis and personal attention!.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 274,
Students 272
1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.
Students: 272,
Students 252
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Students: 252,
Chevy Chase, DC•
Senior: I’ve loved my time at SJC! It took a little bit of time to get used to as a freshman because of how technologically dependent the school is. Most, if not all, work is done on the IPad which is great for so many reasons. The student life is amazing and staff want to see you succeed. However, some of the older teachers tend to get stuck in their ways of teaching and need to modernize their methods. Overall, SJC is a great environment for high schoolers, especially those athletically and academically driven.... Read 251 reviews
Students 1,240
CHEVY CHASE, DC,
251 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I’ve loved my time at SJC! It took a little bit of time to get used to as a freshman because of how technologically dependent the school is. Most, if not all, work is done on the IPad which is great....
I’ve loved my time at SJC! It took a little bit of time to get used to as a freshman because of how technologically dependent the school is. Most, if not all, work is done on the IPad which is great....
Read 251 reviews.
Students: 1,240,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH•
Senior: This school is very unique in the way that the staff makes such an effort to connect with the student body and is intentional about nurturing healthy relationships in the classroom. There are many opportunities for growth because of the relationships built with the faculty here. The students are always put first in all scenarios, which allows for a healthier environment both in school and out of school. Overall, my experience has fostered great personal growth and prepared me well for life after high school. I have had the opportunity to gain real world experience through my education and foster healthy relationships with all those around me.... Read 239 reviews
Students 843
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH,
239 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says This school is very unique in the way that the staff makes such an effort to connect with the student body and is intentional about nurturing healthy relationships in the classroom. There are many....
This school is very unique in the way that the staff makes such an effort to connect with the student body and is intentional about nurturing healthy relationships in the classroom. There are many....
Read 239 reviews.
Students: 843,
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