Our Mission

The Millennium Community School will utilize research-proven curricula to ensure outstanding academic performance routinely by all of its socially and economically diverse student population. The Millennium Community School will create uniquely American, world-class public schools that meet the needs of today's families and children and prepare them for the twenty-first century.

The Millennium Community School is distinct from other schools in its intense focus on teaching students at their maximum rate, bringing them to higher levels at an advanced pace. To achieve this goal, the school uses a scripted curriculum in all basic skill subjects, such as math, reading, spelling and language. The Millennium Community School is also distinct in its success in elevating student achievement beyond expected grade level.

Our Philosophy

The basic educational philosophy of our program states that every child can learn if taught appropriately. In other words, children who fail have been failed by the instruction to which they have been submitted. Equipped with a proven curriculum, school staff follow successful instructional practices, evaluate each child often each day and alter ineffective teaching practices to meet the needs of every child. The school emphasizes basic skills, development and mastery at every stage to make it probable that skills will be applicable and generalizable. more...

Our Program

Millennium Community School was established in 1999 with the initial enrollment of 345 students, which has increased to over 700+ students. Millennium accepts students in grades K-8. These students can be from anywhere in Ohio with preference to students from the Columbus Public School district. School is in session from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Students are considered tardy at 9:05 and must be signed in by a parent or guardian. Busing is provided by the student's district of residence. Please contact your school district's transportation department to find out if they provide busing to our school.

Millennium Community School utilizes the Direct Instruction (DI) curriculum in Reading, Math and Spelling. The goal of this program is to accelerate learning by maximizing efficiency in the design and delivery of instruction. DI has been scientifically proven to be the best curriculum available for elementary students. After the first year at Millennium, 80% of all Kindergarten students are reading at or above grade level.

Millennium employs highly qualified school personal and administrators who believe there are no excuses for children failing to learn. All teachers are certified and Instructional Assistants are available at each grade level. There are 25 students in each Kindergarten class and up to 30 students in each upper grade classroom. Instructional groups consist of 15-20 students. Full Special Education services are also available.

Millennium Community School is fiscally sound and provides annual reports that include program and financial audits to parents and sponsors. The Millennium Community School is located in Columbus, Ohio at 3500 Refugee Road; West of Courtright Road and South of Interstate 70. Prospective parents are encouraged to make personal visits at one of the pre-enrollment Open House dates. Please contact the school office for more information.