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St. Charles Preparatory School

2010 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43209

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,190
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked OH School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,190
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Charles Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1923
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
395 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
23%
Endowment Size
$2 million

Sports

Colors
White, Red, Cardinal
School Mascot
Cardinal

School Notes

  • St. Charles Preparatory School, founded in 1923 to prepare leaders for the Christian Community, has as its source and purpose the educational mission of the Church.
  • This mission — to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all, to transform mankind into new life in Christ, to train individuals to live consciously faithfilled lives as children of God — underpins and enlightens the total school enterprise.
  • St. Charles finds its definition as a Catholic school in its dedication to develop, nurture, and instill the Gospel of Christ in the minds and lives of its students.
  • St. Charles Preparatory School, founded in 1923 to prepare leaders for the Christian Community, has as its source and purpose the educational mission of the Church.
  • This mission — to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all, to transform mankind into new life in Christ, to train individuals to live consciously faithfilled lives as children of God — underpins and enlightens the total school enterprise.
  • St. Charles finds its definition as a Catholic school in its dedication to develop, nurture, and instill the Gospel of Christ in the minds and lives of its students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Charles Preparatory School cost?
St. Charles Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $7,190 for private students.
What is St. Charles Preparatory School's ranking?
St. Charles Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Preparatory School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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Best school for a kids education. I am at Ohio University now and have all As except one class. It is a hard four years at Saint Charles, but once the boy graduates and to become a man he will be prepared for any challenge he meets.
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The average private school tuition in Columbus, OH is $12,230 for elementary schools and $18,709 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Columbus, OH is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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