As with anything worthwhile, there is a need for careful planning. We are pleased to announce that we are opening Fall 2024 for kindergarten only. Each year we will add one or two grades up to Grade 8. This plan ensures that RCAC will meet the needs of all students and their families the way our founders intended.

While we are still working to nail down the perfect location for this fall, Regina Caeli Academy of Columbus will be located right in the heart of the city, downtown Columbus, making it easily accessible to families from all around the city.

Tuition rates for Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year will be available in March.

Unfortunately, we will not be able to offer tuition assistance or scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. We are working diligently to make Ed Choice and financial aid through FACTS available to families of RCAC. We are hopefully both of these avenues will be available for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The vision set by the Founders for Regina Caeli Academy of Columbus is to be both authentically Catholic and committed to excellence. It is this two-pronged approach to our mission and vision, combined with our modified weekly-schedule, that sets us apart from the crowd.

RCAC is first and foremost authentically and unapologetically Catholic. The divine liturgy and the traditions of our Catholic faith are rich and life-giving. Without watering down the beauty and truths of our faith, we seek to build a school community where our Catholic heritage is cherished and lived to the fullest.

It is only in light of the truth of the Gospel, the Truth who is Jesus Christ, that man can be truly excellent. This includes excellence as it pertains to virtue and the moral life, but also intellectual excellence. To this end, we have decided to employ the classical liberal arts as it is a time-tested pedagogy for cultivating both faith and reason.

Please see “How Many Days Does RCAC Meet” of this FAQ fo more information on our modified weekly schedule.

We invite you to check out our page, What is Classical Education? to learn more about why we feel a classical liberal arts education is the most authentic form of Catholic Education.

“Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principal educators.” - Gravissimum Educationis, #3.

In all her many documents, Holy Mother Church recognizes the right and duty of parents to educate their children. Over time, schools have been introduced to support parents in this tremendous and noble task. At RCAC, we are a full-time school that provides a well-rounded and compete curriculum. The school, however, does not replace the duty of the parents as primary educators. As such, parents are asked to be involved in their child’s education - both academic and Catholic formation. This includes, for example, assistance with homework, fostering a strong faith life at home, and participation in the events and activities of the school.

Offering a modified weekly schedule has many benefits for the family. Depending on the grade level and maturity of the child, parents may need to assist with or oversee their child’s “work at home” assigned by the teacher. This extra reading, practice wok, or review of material allows the school to achieve it’s academic goals while still supporting family life through a shortened school week.