Columbus City Schools First Day of School

Thursday August 20th 2026 First Day of School
Add to Calendar

days until the first day of school

Days
Hours
Minutes
Other start dates
Kindergarten Tue, Aug 25, 2026
Pre-K Tue, Sep 8, 2026

Dates vary by school and program. Confirm with your school office before making plans.

Schools in Columbus City Schools

Browse all schools (A–Z)
A
Alpine Elementary SchoolArts Impact Middle School (Aims)Avalon Elementary SchoolAvondale Elementary School
B
Beatty Park Elementary SchoolBeechcroft High SchoolBerwick Alternative K-8 SchoolBinns Elementary SchoolBriggs High SchoolBroadleigh Elementary SchoolBuckeye Middle SchoolBurroughs Elementary School
C
Cassady Alternative Elementary SchoolCedarwood Alternative Elementary SchoolCentennial High SchoolChampion Middle SchoolClinton Elementary SchoolColerain Elementary SchoolColumbus Africentric Early College EsColumbus Africentric Early College High SchoolColumbus Africentric Early College Middle SchoolColumbus Alternative High SchoolColumbus City Preparatory School For BoysColumbus City Preparatory School For GirlsColumbus Downtown High SchoolColumbus North International School (7-12)Columbus Online AcademyColumbus Scioto 6-12Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolComo Elementary SchoolCranbrook Elementary School
D
Devonshire Alternative Elementary SchoolDominion Middle SchoolDuxberry Park Alternative Elementary School
E
Eakin Elementary SchoolEarly Childhood Education And Family CenterEarly Childhood Education King CenterEast Columbus Elementary SchoolEast High SchoolEast Linden Elementary SchoolEastgate Elementary SchoolEasthaven Elementary SchoolEastmoor AcademyEcole Kenwood French Immersion
F
Fairmoor Elementary SchoolFairwood Alternative Elementary SchoolForest Park Elementary SchoolFort Hayes Arts And Academic HsFort Hayes Career Center
G
G. Tyree Learning SchoolGables Elementary SchoolGeorgian Heights Alt Elementary School
H
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)Highland Elementary SchoolHilltonia Middle SchoolHubbard Elementary SchoolHuy/A.G. Bell Elementary School
I
Independence High SchoolIndian Springs Elementary SchoolIndianola Informal K-8 SchoolInnis Elementary School
J
Johnson Park Middle School
L
Leawood Elementary SchoolLiberty Elementary SchoolLincoln Park Elementary SchoolLindbergh Elementary SchoolLinden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education CenterLinden Stem Academy (K-6)Linden-Mckinley Stem AcademyLivingston Elementary School
M
Maize Road Elementary SchoolMarion-Franklin High SchoolMedina Middle SchoolMifflin Alternative Middle SchoolMifflin High SchoolMoler Elementary School
N
North Linden Elementary SchoolNorthgate IntermediateNorthland High SchoolNorthtowne Elementary School
O
Oakland Park Alternative ElementaryOakmont Elementary SchoolOhio Avenue Elementary SchoolOlde Orchard Alt Elementary School
P
Parkmoor Elementary SchoolParsons Elementary School
R
Ridgeview Middle School
S
Salem Elementary SchoolScottwood Elementary SchoolShady Lane Elementary SchoolSherwood Middle SchoolSiebert Elementary SchoolSouth High SchoolSouth Mifflin Stem Academy (K-6)Southwood Elementary SchoolSpecial Education CenterStarling Pk-8Stewart Alternative Elementary SchoolSullivant Elementary School
T
Trevitt Elementary School
V
Valley Forge Elementary SchoolValleyview Elementary School
W
Walnut Ridge High SchoolWatkins Elementary SchoolWedgewood Middle SchoolWeinland Park Elementary SchoolWest Broad Elementary SchoolWest High SchoolWest Mound Elementary SchoolWestgate Alternative Elementary SchoolWestmoor Middle SchoolWhetstone High SchoolWindsor Stem Academy (K-6)Winterset Elementary SchoolWoodcrest Elementary SchoolWoodward Park Middle SchoolWorld Language Middle School
Y
Yorktown Middle School

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Columbus City Schools located?
Columbus City Schools District is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County and serves the greater Columbus metropolitan area.
What is weather typically like on the first day of school?
The weather on the first day of school in Columbus tends to vary, but in the past three years, it has ranged from overcast skies to light drizzle, with temperatures typically between 55°F and 85°F. It's a good idea to dress in light layers and keep a rain jacket handy, just in case the weather turns wet.
How many schools are in Columbus City Schools?
Columbus City Schools has about 120 schools serving around 45000 students, covering grades from Pre-K through 12th grade. This diverse range allows us to cater to the educational needs of our community effectively.
Is Columbus City Schools a public school district?
Yes, Columbus City Schools is a public school district located in Ohio. It is funded through local, state, and federal sources, ensuring that we provide quality education to our students.

Sources: NCES-PSC. Historical weather from Open-Meteo. Start dates compiled from published school calendars.

Get ready for the first day, and a whole lot more

Simple Schedule keeps every school date, activity, and reminder for Columbus City Schools in one calm, organized place.

Join Waitlist