For the 2024-25 school year, there are 273 public schools serving 111,482 students in Columbus, OH (there are 96 private schools, serving 19,147 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Columbus, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, OH are Windermere Elementary School, Barrington Road Elementary School and High Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbus, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windermere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4101 Windermere Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #22.
Barrington Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Grades: K-5
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
High Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Evening Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
885 Evening St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Greensview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Greensview Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Worthington Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Candlewood Dr
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Larson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Grades: 4-8
| 433 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Phoenix Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 144 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Stevenson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1065 Oxley Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Grades: K-3
| 367 students
Rank: #1010.
Maryland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1111.
Bluffsview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7111 Linworth Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1212.
Upper Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #1313.
Bexley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 736 students
Rank: #1414.
Montrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1515.
Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Clinton Heights Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1616.
Grandview Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #1717.
Bexley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #1818.
Jones Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #1919.
Hastings Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #2020.
Cassingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2121.
Wickliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Wickliffe Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
Wilson Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6500 Northland Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4800
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4800
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #2323.
Kilbourne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #2424.
Tremont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Tremont Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Grades: K-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2525.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #2626.
Worthington Estates Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6760 Rieber St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4600
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4600
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2727.
Granby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1490 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Grades: K-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2828.
Brookside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6700 Mcvey Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5300
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5300
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #2929.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Carpenter Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #3030.
Mccord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #3131.
Chapelfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Chapelfield Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: K-3
| 952 students
Rank: #3333.
Colonial Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Greenwich St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #3434.
Gahanna East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Grades: 6-9
| 641 students
Rank: #3535.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Crittenton Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
Crossroads Preparatory Academy - Columbus (Closed 2008)
Charter School
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Grades: 6-9
| 80 students
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Early Career Academy Ohio, The (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4717 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43232
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Columbus, OH include Windermere Elementary School, Barrington Road Elementary School and High Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Columbus?
273 public schools are located in Columbus.
What percentage of students in Columbus go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Columbus are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Columbus include: Hamilton Local Preschool vs. Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall, Worthingway Middle School vs. Kilbourne Middle School, Gahanna East Middle School vs. Gahanna South Middle School
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