For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 893 students in 43201, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 469 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 43201, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43201, OH are Weinland Park Elementary School, Yb Columbus Community School and Westwood Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43201 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43201, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43201, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weinland Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 E 7th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5321
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Yb Columbus Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(330) 510-5400
Columbus, OH 43201
(330) 510-5400
Grades: K-12
| 361 students
43201, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
G. Tyree Learning School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1077 Lexington Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Grades: PK
| 7 students
420 East 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5575
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5575
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
907 East Lexington Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 443-1480
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 443-1480
Grades: K-12
| 116 students
68 E 2nd Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5900
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43201, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43201, OH include Weinland Park Elementary School, Yb Columbus Community School and Westwood Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 43201?
3 public schools are located in 43201.
What percentage of students in 43201 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 43201 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43201?
43201 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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