For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 762 students in 43222, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 43222, OH are Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43222 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43222, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43222, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Starling Pk-8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
43222, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 South Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 43222, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 43222, OH include Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8.
How many public preschools are located in 43222?
2 public preschools are located in 43222.
What is the racial composition of students in 43222?
43222 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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