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 2024-25 school year, there are 94 public elementary schools serving 32,390 students in Columbus City Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Columbus City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
118 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
45,337 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
2,788 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Columbus City Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 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
0.54
# American Indian Students
127 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,329 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,432 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
23,588 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
52%
18%
# White Students
9,256 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
21%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,564 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,661
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
3,733
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,905
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,435
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,556
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,440
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,444
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,220
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,121
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,152
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,368
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,199
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,259
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,844
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,224 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,425 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,008 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$971 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,224
$17,216
Spending / Student
$21,425
$17,164
Best Columbus City Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alpine Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 307 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winterset Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
Magnet School
(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
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 463 students
Rank: #88.
Dominion Middle School
Magnet 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
| 717 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkmoor Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 284 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Valley Forge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 240 students
Rank: #1111.
Northgate Intermediate
Magnet School
(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
| 267 students
Rank: #1212.
South Mifflin Stem Academy (K-6)
Magnet School
(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
| 243 students
Rank: #1313.
Colerain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 169 students
Rank: #1414.
Gables Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 481 students
Rank: #1616.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 277 students
Rank: #1717.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
Magnet School
(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
| 224 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 335 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Oakmont Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 280 students
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 312 students
Rank: #2121.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
Magnet 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
| 633 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Binns Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 297 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Cranbrook Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 266 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Lindbergh Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 227 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 279 students
Rank: #2626.
Siebert Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 314 students
Rank: #2727.
Hubbard Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 243 students
Rank: #2828.
Ridgeview Middle School
Magnet 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
| 514 students
Rank: #2929.
Woodcrest Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 262 students
Rank: #3030.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
Magnet 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
| 456 students
Rank: #3131.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 440 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Avalon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 375 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Sandalwood Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Shady Lane Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
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