Top Rankings
Columbus City Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public schools serving 45,181 students in Columbus City Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Columbus City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
116 Schools
3,572 Schools
# Students
45,181 Students
1,670,552 Students
# Teachers
2,696 Teachers
96,794 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Columbus City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#750 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.53
# American Indian Students
138 Students
2,370 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,320 Students
49,192 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,948 Students
130,270 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%
# Black Students
23,251 Students
283,872 Students
% Black Students
51%
17%
# White Students
8,913 Students
1,098,036 Students
% White Students
20%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
1,718 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,576 Students
105,080 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,744
46,438
# Students in K Grade:
3,651
117,523
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,810
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,749
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,379
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,520
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,448
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,076
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,088
123,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,050
124,479
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,145
136,464
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,211
133,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,521
135,708
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,789
129,624
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,301 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,499 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,008 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$971 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,301
$17,287
Spending / Student
$21,499
$17,235
Best Columbus City Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary 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
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Springs Elementary 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
| 360 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 Alpine Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Grades: PK-3
| 323 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4776 Winterset Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3770 Shattuck Ave
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #77.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Grades: K-8
| 713 students
Rank: #88.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: #99.
Dominion Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1212.
Northgate Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Sharon Woods Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5502
Grades: 4-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1313.
South Mifflin Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Middlehurst Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Grades: PK-6
| 244 students
Rank: #1414.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1515.
Gables Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Becket Ave
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 365-5499
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 365-5499
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1616.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mcnaughten Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1717.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1818.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Oakmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5666 Oakmont Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5385
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5385
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #2222.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Binns Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Binns Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Cranbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Bricker Blvd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Lindbergh Dr
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2727.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #2828.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #2929.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4241 Rudy Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3030.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #3131.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 984 students
Rank: #3232.
Centennial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 741 students
Rank: #3333.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #3434.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 Avalon Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5361
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5361
Grades: K-3
| 362 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District manages 116 public schools serving 45,181 students.
What is the rank of Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District is ranked #736 out of 918 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus City Schools School District?
51% of Columbus City Schools School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus City Schools School District?
Columbus City Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Columbus City Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,499 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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