For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,766 students in 43231, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH are Hawthorne Elementary School, Oakstone Community School and Horizon Science Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43231 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43231, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43231, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7130
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7130
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Primary
Charter School
2899 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
4990 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7500
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7500
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
5002 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-5700
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
43231, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH include Hawthorne Elementary School, Oakstone Community School and Horizon Science Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43231?
6 public elementary schools are located in 43231.
What is the racial composition of students in 43231?
43231 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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