For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,633 students in 43228, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43228, OH are Westside Academy, Norton Middle School and Wedgewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43228 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43228, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43228, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
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 middle schools in 43228, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43228, OH include Westside Academy, Norton Middle School and Wedgewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43228?
4 public middle schools are located in 43228.
What is the racial composition of students in 43228?
43228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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