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Driving Schools in Columbus, Ohio: A 2026 Guide
16 driving schools listed in Columbus, OH, how to check a school is licensed in Ohio, and what the state requires of new drivers.
Columbus has 16 driving schools in the RoadVerified directory, spread across 12 ZIP codes. Before you book lessons, it helps to know two things: whether the school is licensed, and what Ohio actually requires. Both are covered below.
Looking a little wider? Franklin County has 29 driving schools in our directory in total.
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A state license is the simplest proof that a school meets Ohio's standards for instructors, vehicles and lessons. Without it, the hours you pay for may not count, and your insurer may turn down the certificate.
In Ohio, driving schools are licensed through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
- Search Ohio’s official driving school list or lookup for the school’s name.
- Match the name, address and any license number with what the school gives you.
- Ask the school for its license number. A licensed school will tell you right away.
- Under 21: 24 hours of classroom, virtual or online instruction plus 8 hours behind the wheel, with a state-format Certificate of Completion. (source)
- Beginning drivers 21 and older: a 4-hour abbreviated course, paired with either 24 hours of supervised driving or 4 hours behind the wheel. (source)
Rules change, so confirm the details with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office before you enroll.
Columbus driving schools in our directory
The schools below are 6 of the 16 in Columbus on RoadVerified. Open a listing to see the license number and where the record came from.
- Columbus Driving Academy3040 E Main St Ste A, Columbus, OH 43209From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Queencoco Driving School6161 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Roadmaster Driver's School of Ohio, Inc.4060 Perimeter Dr, Columbus, OH 43228From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- Sunny's Driving Academy2187 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43209From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- The Westland Driving School Ltd743 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, OH 43204From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
- 160 Driving Academy923 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205From public business listings; not yet matched to the state list, so check its license
See all 16 Columbus schools and every other Ohio listing in our Ohio driving school directory.
- What is your state license number, and does it match the state list?
- Are all of your instructors licensed or certified?
- What exactly is included: classroom hours, behind-the-wheel hours, road test help?
- What is the total price and the refund policy, in writing?
- Will I get a certificate of completion, and can my insurer verify it?
Walk away if a school will not give you a license number, or offers a certificate without the full training.
FAQ
How many driving schools are in Columbus, OH?
Our directory lists 16 driving schools with an address in Columbus as of October 2026.
Who licenses driving schools in Ohio?
Our research points to the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (otso.ohio.gov).
How RoadVerified helps
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