At United Schools, we will give your child the very best educational opportunities so they can thrive in competitive high schools and beyond. We are a tuition-free, public charter school with four campuses serving kindergarten through 8th grade students.
What We Offer
Empowering Students to Achieve Academic Excellence
We have a warm and strict culture because we believe your child can achieve greatness, and we provide the structure and support they need to get there.
Opening Doors to a Future of Opportunities
We believe that your child deserves the teachers, resources, and support they need to succeed—and we deliver on that promise every day.
Doing the Hard Work to Achieve Full Potential
We believe that helping your child reach their fullest potential takes hard work, but it’s a source of joy as they uncover all that they are capable of.
More Reasons to Choose United Schools
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Our elementary school campuses provide all day kindergarten Monday through Friday. We help families make the transition from a United Elementary School campus to a United Middle School campus. Later, our Alumni Services provides free programming and support to students once they leave United and enter high school.
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United Schools provides a safe environment for students to learn and thrive. We utilize a college-prep curriculum and expose students to the world of college starting at a young age. With free breakfast and lunch provided to all students, students are able to stay focused throughout the school day.
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United campuses regularly are among the highest-performing schools in the state. On the progress component, United Schools earned the highest five-star rating putting them in the top 10% of schools on this measure.
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Beyond core classes, students participate in advisory and intervention programs as well as a number of enrichment opportunities including art, music, and after-school clubs and sports.
“At every point of interaction I’ve had with staff of the school, I have been treated like extended family, with such care.”
How to Enroll
We believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education, regardless of the zip code in which they are born.
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New student applications open on February 15, 2026. All students new to United Schools are required to complete a new student application.
Parents/guardians need to apply through PowerSchool Enrollment.
Click HERE to create an account and enroll for the 2026-27 school year.
Required Documents:
1) Parent/Guardian ID
2) Student's Birth Certificate
3) Immunization Records
4) Proof of Residency dated in the last 90 days
The four documents above are required to complete the application.
Enrollment status will be communicated to parents/guardians beginning on April 1, 2026.
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Please do NOT complete a new student application.
All current students will receive an email with instructions for how to complete a registration form for the 2026-27 school year on February 15th. In the email, parents/guardians will receive a unique code for re-enrollment that is specific to their child. One registration form needs to be completed for each student.
Please check your email and contact us at enrollment@unitedschools.org if you have not received enrollment registration information by February 17th.
Required Documents:
1) Updated Immunizations
2) Proof of Residency dated within the last 90 days. *This is ONLY required if your address has changed.
Registrations are due March 27, 2026.
Student registrations submitted after March 27th may be placed on a waitlist.
Re-enrollment status for the 2026-27 school year will be communicated to parents/guardians beginning on April 1st.
Enrollment FAQs
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The new student application for the 2026-27 school year will be available on February 15th.
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Beginning April 1st, families that have completed all required components of the application including the Parent/Guardian ID, Student's Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, and Proof of Residency dated in the last 90 days will receive a notification that their child is registered. For families that apply after April 1st, registration is confirmed once the application has been fully completed.
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No, but you will need to complete the registration form. Forms will be emailed in mid-February and must be completed by March 27th. If you have moved, you will be required to provide an updated Proof of Residency and Immunization Records. Please email enrollment@unitedschools.org if you have not received enrollment registration information by February 17, 2026.
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Yes, uniforms are required in all grades.
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Absolutely! Please email enrollment@unitedschools.org or call Susan Merson, Director of Enrollment, at 614-361-0756 to schedule a tour.
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You will need to provide a Parent/Guardian ID, Student's Birth Certificate, Immunization Records, and Proof of Residency dated in the last 90 days.
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Yes, we have special education teachers at each campus. Please notify the school director at your campus and provide a copy of the Individualized Education Plan during the enrollment process.
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There are two elementary campuses (K-5) and two middle school campuses (6-8). United Elementary 17th Street and United Middle Main Street are located a few minutes east of downtown Columbus. United Elementary State Street and United Middle Dana Avenue are located just a few minutes west of downtown Columbus.
“This school makes me feel like I want to be president; it makes me feel like I’m in a castle of learning.”
Contact Us
To speak with an enrollment specialist please complete the form below.
Child Find Notice
United Elementary 17th Street, United Elementary State Street, United Middle Dana Avenue, and United Middle Main Street offer special education services for all children who live in our district who may have special needs. Since we offer open enrollment to all Ohio residents, we offer support services to all children regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other protected category. Please contact your campus if your child needs special education services.