Powell
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Location
Powell is located approximately 18.0 miles northwest of downtown Columbus in Delaware County. It is within a 20 to 25-minute drive to downtown Columbus.
About the Area
Powell, founded in 1857, achieved city status in 2000. Powell’s historic downtown is a popular destination for shopping, dining, and seasonal events. Powell residents enjoy 8 parks, 24.0 miles of bike paths, award-winning schools, and safety services, and the convenience of being close to Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, regularly touted as one of the best in the country. Housing in this family-friendly city includes impressive homes close to the main public square and tucked away into the scenic highlands of the Scioto and Olentangy River valleys.
Schools
Powell is served by the Olentangy Local School District. There are 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 4 high schools. Students in Powell will attend Tyler Run Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and Liberty High School. The Olentangy Local School District has more than 20,000 students and is among the fastest-growing districts in the country.
Public: Olentangy Local School District
- The Olentangy Local School District is comprised of 95 square miles.
- Most of the district is in Delaware County with a small, southern portion in Franklin County. The district serves all or part of numerous municipalities including the townships of Orange, Berkshire, Berlin, Concord, Genoa, Liberty, and Delaware; and the cities of Delaware, Columbus, Westerville, and Powell.
- In U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best High School Rankings report, Olentangy Schools claimed three of the top 25 spots for best high schools in Ohio.
- Earned an overall “A” on the Ohio School Report Card— one of just four districts in Central Ohio to do so.
- Graduation rate is 98%
