METRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1929 Kenny Road

Columbus, Ohio 43210

students

Metro Elementary Opens Fall 2025

Metro Schools will expand to elementary grades in fall of 2025, offering a new project-based STEM school option to Central Ohio families at the 1929 Kenny Road campus.

The goal is to create a vibrant, innovative and safe learning community rooted in the same principles and practices that were the foundation for Metro Middle School and Metro Early College High School. Our classroom spaces and teaching methods will be designed to nurture curiosity and instill a love of learning in a diverse and creative environment.

Enrollment Information

Who Can Apply?

Children who will be eligible to enroll in grades K - 5 can apply to attend Metro Elementary School in the fall. Please note the following requirements:

Kindergarten Eligibility

  • Ohio law requires that all children attend Kindergarten.

  • A child must be 5 years old by September 30 to enroll in Kindergarten at Metro. 

  • Parents can choose to wait until age 6 for Kindergarten enrollment. School attendance is compulsory as of age 6. 

First Grade Eligibility:

  • Completion of Kindergarten is required before enrolling in first grade.

  • A child must be at least 6 years old to enter first grade.

Interested in Enrollment?

1. Attend an Open House

Metro will host informational meetings at 1929 Kenny Road to share more about the elementary program. Bring the whole family to see the facility and hear a presentation from a member of our team!

Upcoming Dates:

  • Saturday, February 22 at 10:00am

  • Tuesday, March 18 at 6:00pm

Click here to register for the date you'd like to attend!

2. Apply Today!

Visit the "How to Apply" page of our website for information on the admissions lottery and the link to the application.

First round admissions offers will go out by the second week of March and will be followed by additional offers throughout spring and summer until all seats are filled.

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Sample Daily Schedule

Daily Schedule

Program Structure

Hands-on learning

STEM Based Skills

  • Authentic problem solving through Design Challenges

  • Hands-on learning opportunities

  • Collaborative learning

  • Grade-level appropriate access to technology

skill building

Personalization of Learning

  • Standards/skills-based assessments

  • Re-teaching of standards/skills for understanding

  • Social/emotional wellbeing

  • Staff support

collaboration

Educating the Whole Child

  • Incorporate play and encourage inquiry

  • Engage in research & design

  • Develop growth mindset 

  • Emphasis on Metro Habits of Heart & Mind

  • Specials to include Art, Coding, Gym, Leadership, Music

classroom

Learning In & Beyond the Classroom

  • Flexible classroom concepts

  • Partnerships outside the school (ex: OSU campus, PAST Foundation, Metro Parks, etc.)

  • Incorporating students’ knowledge/experiences into their learning

  • Exposure to careers and fields of study

family engagement

Family Engagement

  • Shared ownership of student development

  • Attendance at school events

  • Program buy-in with feedback loops

  • Participation in PTSA

  • Volunteer opportunities

Metro Accolades

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Student achievement