Community schools are tuition-free, public, nonprofit, nonreligious schools that receive state and federal funds but are independent of traditional school districts. Below are schools serving the Westside communities of Columbus, Ohio. Contact the schools directly to schedule a tour and apply for admission. Find more information on Community Schools and Ohio Education options here: cap4kids.org/columbus/ohio-school-options
- Franklinton High School: For Grades 9-12, located in the Franklinton community of Columbus. Their curriculum emphasizes STEAM, mentorship, and positive relationships. Program highlights include 1:1 weekly advising, robotics, computer programming, songwriting and performing arts, health, martial arts, and more. The school also has options for Special Education, College Credit Plus, Boys & Girls sports leagues, youth government, and summer camp.
89 Avondale Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222
(614) 427-1012
franklintonhigh.org
- LINC Academy: Elementary school in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, serving Grades K-2. Programs include free meals, transportation, and afterschool program. The curriculum includes leadership development, social-emotional skills, a focus on early literacy, and community involvement.
33 North Grubb Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 565-8442
linccolumbus.org
- United Schools Network: Provides research-based character education curriculum to prepare students academically and socially for higher education. The United Preparatory Academies (UPrep) are elementary schools serving Grades K-5, and Columbus Collegiate Academies (CCA) are middle schools serving Grades 6-8. Program highlights include a longer school day, emphasis on character development and high school placement services for Grades 8-9.
- UPrep East: 31 North Seventeenth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 586-1228
- UPrep State Street/Franklinton: 617 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 453-8993
- CCA Main Street: 1469 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 299-5284
- CCA Dana Avenue/Franklinton: 300 Dana Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43223
(614) 545-9570
unitedschoolsnetwork.org
