The best tutors in Columbus, OH

Ohio students take Ohio's State Tests in English language arts and math in grades 3–8, with science in grades 5 and 8, plus high school end-of-course exams. Graduation requirements include showing competency in Algebra I and English language arts II, so many families look for algebra and reading/writing support in middle and early high school. Ask a provider how its sessions line up with your child's school curriculum and test results.

Some Columbus providers accept Ohio's Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship or the Autism Scholarship, which can fund services from approved providers for eligible students with an IEP. Columbus Tutoring Services in Bexley says it is an approved provider for both. Confirm eligibility with your school district and the provider before enrolling.

Columbus Metropolitan Library runs free after-school School Help at many branches, including Main Library downtown (grades 6–12) and the Dublin, Gahanna, Hilliard and New Albany branches. Hours vary by location and follow the school calendar, so check the library's School Help page first.

Options in this directory include Dyslexia Institutes of America and Columbus Tutoring Services (both on East Main Street in the Bexley area), which offer Orton-Gillingham-based reading instruction, and LearningRx Columbus-Dublin, which offers cognitive skills training. Marburn Academy in New Albany is a school for students with dyslexia and ADHD. Ask any provider about tutor training and how progress is measured.

Ohio public school juniors take the ACT or SAT at school at no cost, and many Columbus students also take one on their own for college admissions and scholarships. Several centers here, including Sylvan, Huntington and Tutoring Club, offer SAT/ACT prep; I Know I Can provides free college advising to students in Columbus City, South-Western City and Whitehall City Schools.