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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 64 public preschools serving 20,301 students in Columbus City Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Columbus City Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
116 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
45,181 Students
334,112 Students
# Teachers
2,696 Teachers
18,897 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
138 Students
462 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,320 Students
8,061 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,948 Students
30,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%
# Black Students
23,251 Students
67,190 Students
% Black Students
51%
20%
# White Students
8,913 Students
204,949 Students
% White Students
20%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
35 Students
329 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,576 Students
22,737 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,744
45,802
# Students in K Grade:
3,651
55,948
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,810
51,388
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,749
49,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,379
40,515
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,520
38,905
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,448
30,860
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,076
12,193
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,088
4,329
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,050
4,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,145
368
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,211
211
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,521
188
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,789
111
# 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 Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Forest Park Elementary 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
| 342 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Cassady Alternative Elementary 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
| 306 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Shady Lane Elementary 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
| 367 students
Rank: #2424.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Garvey Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #2626.
Scottwood Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2727.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Whitlow Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #3030.
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1779 E Maynard Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6023
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6023
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Broadleigh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3039 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Easthaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Garnet Pl
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Northtowne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4767 Northtowne Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5488
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5488
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
West Mound Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #3535.
Leawood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1677 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6504
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
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