For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,527 students in 43228, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 298 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 43228, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43228, OH are Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School and Prairie Norton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43228 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43228, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 43228, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 Renner Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 921-5800
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 921-5800
Grades: K-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Grades: PK-4
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #55.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 632 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Amesbury Way
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Grades: K-4
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Stiles Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Grades: PK-4
| 555 students
Rank: #88.
Wedgewood Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5947
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5947
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #99.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Eakin Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5928
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5928
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Rank: #1010.
Bridge Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Grades: K-12
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
4704 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Grades: PK
| 14 students
43228, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4534 Hambrick St
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3850 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 279-6000
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 279-6000
Grades: K-5
| 167 students
4181 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 278-1136
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 278-1136
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43228, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43228, OH include Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School and Prairie Norton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43228?
11 public schools are located in 43228.
What percentage of students in 43228 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 43228 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43228?
43228 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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