Columbus School for Girls serves local children of all ages, with programs ranging from pre-kindergarten and elementary through middle and high school. Located in the heart of Bexley, this private school has empowered girls to discover their limitless learning and leadership potential for more than a century.
Columbus School for Girls was intentionally designed to establish a college preparatory program that supports the unique needs of young women. This esteemed institution goes beyond a standard curriculum to foster skills ranging from critical thinking and collaboration to empathy and cultural competency that carry its students to succeed throughout their lives.
Athletics are a core focus for Columbus School for Girls scholars, beginning with Unicorn Sports in the lower school. As they advance to middle school, each girl is encouraged to explore participation in at least one sport. When they reach upper school, the young women compete in a wide variety of programs including field hockey, golf, soccer, basketball, swimming and lacrosse. In addition to building confidence and teamwork skills, the level of exposure created by this progression supports many girls in their dreams of playing at the collegiate level.
Students are encouraged to break barriers, ask challenging questions and create new ideas while stepping into their power as scholars, leaders and change-makers.
Columbus School for Girls offers a unique environment where girls thrive in spaces created specifically for them.
Columbus School For Girls
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
65 S Drexel Ave,
Columbus, OH
540
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Ciccarelli
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$33,700
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A
A-
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
74
Full Time Teachers
68
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
31
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
100%
White
63.3%
Black
15.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.5%
Two or more races
8.5%
Hispanic
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
School Rankings
#3
Best All Girls Schools in Ohio
#10
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Ohio
#12
Best Private K12 Schools in Ohio
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University
106 Students
Miami University
31 Students
New York University
30 Students
University of Chicago
29 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
28 Students
Georgetown University
27 Students
University of Pennsylvania
26 Students
University of Cincinnati
25 Students
University of Kentucky
23 Students
Michigan State University
22 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
36 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
35 Students
Business
31 Students
Biology
29 Students
Political Science and Government
20 Students
Chemistry
17 Students
Pre-Law Studies
16 Students
Nursing
15 Students
Marketing
14 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
14 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/30/2025
Columbus School for Girls offers amazing opportunities and dedicated teachers who truly care about their students. However, the range of class options is somewhat limited, and the facilities are below average for a private school. Overall, it's a supportive environment with strong academics, but there's room for improvement in infrastructure and course variety.
3/31/2023
Overall very positive experience. Sometimes the administration is questionable, but that seems to be an issue at every school. The teachers, food, and community are the best part mostly.
10/23/2022
We have had a fantastic experience with CSG. We are so proud of the leader, scholar, and athlete our daughter is becoming. We credit CSG for helping her to become the best possible version of herself.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/30/2024
This school is far from what they advertise online. I went into this school hopeful that things for me would change, that I would make new friends, and experience new things. This school isn't a school at all. It's a program that shoves God down your throat, doesn't take your needs seriously, and mo...
10/15/2023
Small classes, unrealistic expectations from teachers. I attended this school for three years.
10/15/2023
The administration needs an overhaul. This used to be an ELITE school. Some of the reviews say they can’t believe the bad reviews. I can’t believe their good ones. Only families with large donations survive this school.
3/26/2023
DO NOT! I REPEAT DO NOT! SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!
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List Price Range
$119K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
1,581
Average Home Value
$306,638
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Average Household Income
$78,457
% of College Grads
38.5%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,589 Sq Ft
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Columbus School For Girls is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 65 S Drexel Ave in Columbus, in the Bexley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $33,700. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Columbus School For Girls has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $306,638. Discover additional schools in the area, like St Charles Preparatory School, Bishop Hartley High School, Cristo Rey Columbus High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Columbus School For Girls.