Great, great, great. We have been there over 10 years and I appreciate it more with each passing year. These teachers lead by example and engage the children in learning in such creative ways. These children are so bright and supportive of each other. I have never seen anything like this. Most important,
... Read more my daughter realizes how special her school is and is grateful for all the opportunities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
I Attended Columbus Academy For 2 Years and the people there were very snobby and unfriendly. The 19,000 dollars a year was not well spent. I transferred back to Gahanna Lincoln High School and their academic programs were superior compared to The Columbus Academy. Also the extra curricular activities
... Read more were great. I would choose Gahanna Lincoln High School Over TCA any day. I was on the swim team my freshman year, and I loved the swim coach, Craig Yakscoe. The only good thing about Columbus Academy were the lunches ;) Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
Gay friendly school. Progressive, at least for Ohio. Administration is extremely receptive and sensitive to LGBTQ issues and is trying hard to bring Gay students out in a very progressive coastal way. Headmaster Mackenzie has raised awareness of LGBTQ concerns with his constant emphasis on hiring and
... Read more promoting Gay teachers but out administrators are still too few. The trend may be changing, though, since there is a strong Gay presence much more visible lately. It is too bad that there is still so much emphasis on sports in every respect, and this very seriously detracts from Academy's main goal of reshaping social discourse. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/09
Hands down, without a doubt, the most well perceived college prep school in central Ohio. The only other comparable school academically is CSG. It is more expensive and it is more challenging than say a St. Charles or Wellington, but if your child can handle the schoolwork, they will have the skills
... Read more to be successful at any of the most prestigious universities in the country. You will not find a better place for your child to grow. Not only will you have excellent networking contacts to be made here, but also long lasting memories. This coming from both an alumnus and parent who had nothing but good experiences. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/03/09
My youngest son was admitted tothe pre-k class this fall. We are a middle class family from Pickerington so we weren't sure how we would be accepted. I can honestly say it is the best environment for children I have ever seen or heard of. Everything from the staff involvement to the educational opportunities
... Read more provided to the children is first rate. Financial aid is avialable for many of the students ours included. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/09
The school is more focused on their personal motives than the education they are providing to the kids. Disciplinary actions are inconsistent and sometimes irrational and unusual. The facilities are nice though, but after my sons attended the school for 13 years each I learned the real 'Columbus Academy'.
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Posted by a parent on 02/09/09
I am a Sophmore at the Columbus Academy. I have been there for twelve years and the school is nothing short of a second home for my piers and I whether they, or I, would like to admit it. Now in the Upper School the education has not only been grander than ever, but the teachers offer the students so
... Read more much respect I feel confident talking to my teachers about anything. The foul comment made earlier is not only ignorant but arrogant. Personally attacking parents of the Columbus Academy for the sizes of their homes is childish. Also, with the small tight knit community The Columbus Academy offers I have met nearly every student that has attended in the last twelve years. I have never met a child transferring from any school view the academic load as anything less then extremely strenuous or a student who leaves because it is easy. Read less
Posted by a student on 01/15/09
It's simply a superb learning environment. The teachers are top quality and very dedicated. The integrity, self-confidence and excellance are emphasized in every class and student.
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
We are new to CA, with our daughter enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten. Honestly, I am over the top impressed with the quality of curriculum. However, what impresses me most is the student/teacher ratio (something like (20:2), and the fact that my daughter's teachers know her so well. They send parents
... Read more email messages more days than not updating us on goings on. They maintain a class 'blog' and post descriptions and pictures of class activities. And once in awhile, I'll get an email message describing something my daughter did in class. These people are totally invested in her progress, and nothing could be more satisfying to a parent than sending her here. It's an expensive proposition to send a child to a school like CA. I'm not confident that we'll be able to keep up with the cost - but doing so is my greatest hope. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/09
I have 3 sons who have attended The Academy since K or PreK. The school is an incredible place. My sons are quite different: one quite good and interested in athletics, one more dramatic and 'artsy,' and one who is just an interested, hard-working kid. The faculty has met their individual needs and
... Read more really done a wonderful job of challenging each of them. My wife and I couldn't be happier with our choice to educate our sons at Academy. Read less
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Columbus schools — Columbus Academy is located at 4300 Cherry Bottom Road, Columbus OH 43230. 4300 Cherry Bottom Road is in the 43230 ZIP code in Columbus, OH Columbus Academy is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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