Tree of Life Christian Schools opened the 2026-27 school year with 1,102 students across our five campuses, including 185 new students, marking ten consecutive years of record enrollment. 

Since 2016, Tree of Life’s enrollment has increased by 108% with an average annual growth of nearly 7% districtwide. Over this span, the addition of two campuses including a new middle school in Columbus and an elementary at Polaris have provided families across Central Ohio more opportunities to choose a Christ-centered education for their children.

“For Tree of Life, enrollment is not about numbers but about serving kids. We work to make sure every child is seen, known and loved. Every day our faculty and staff provide an incredible environment where our students receive an excellent education while being loved into loving Jesus.” said Superintendent Dr. Todd Marrah. “Our school exists to serve kids and our goal is for all families seeking a Christ-centered education for their children to be able to make that a reality here at Tree of Life.”

With a 92% retention rate from last school year, Tree of Life’s enrollment numbers are strong across the board with room for immediate growth at our elementary campuses in Clintonville and at Polaris, as well as the middle school. The expansion of our high school, which is projected to be completed in the summer of 2027, will also open additional seats for grades 9-12. 

“Tree of Life continues to grow because it is the Lord’s school and He continues to send wonderful families and an excellent staff.” Dr. Marrah said. “From the Board to the leadership team to the staff members, we prayerfully invite the Lord to continue to lead His school as we disciple students and educate them in the truth of His Word.”

Tree of Life is one school with five campuses including elementary locations in Clintonville, Dublin and at Polaris, as well as a middle (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) in Columbus. By adding additional classrooms at four of our campuses in the last five years, we have made room for your children. All three of our elementary campuses offer preschool through fifth grade classes, with our newest location at Polaris being the only STEM-designated Christian school in Central Ohio. 

Exciting renovations are in progress including at Clintonville where it will open a brand new Student Activity Center in the spring of 2027, which will allow for that campus to have a dedicated space for all-school assemblies and chapels, as well as PE classes. Additionally, the high school campus is getting a new stadium and turf field with a new lunch room and commons area and more.

You can learn more about all of these projects and what we are praying for God’s direction on for the future of Tree of Life at this link.