Top Rankings
Columbus City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 117 public schools serving 45,547 students in Columbus City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Columbus City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
117 Schools
3,658 Schools
# Students
45,547 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
2,837 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Columbus City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 929 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#750 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
60%
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
# American Indian Students
121 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,415 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,833 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
7%
# Black Students
24,005 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
53%
17%
# White Students
9,564 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
21%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,568 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,381
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
3,825
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,509
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,681
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,537
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,535
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,634
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,169
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,253
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,136
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,820
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,945
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,404
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,718
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,122 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,326 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$1,008 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending (20-21)
$971 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$22,122
$17,132
Spending / Student (20-21)
$21,326
$17,081
Best Columbus City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Clinton Heights Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1590 Alpine Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Grades: K-3
| 274 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Winterset Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4776 Winterset Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
Ecole Kenwood French Immersion
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3770 Shattuck Ave
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5502
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Grades: 9-12
| 785 students
Rank: #77.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Grades: K-8
| 686 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 444 students
Rank: #99.
Dominion Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #1212.
Northgate Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Sharon Woods Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5502
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5502
Grades: 4-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1313.
South Mifflin Stem (K-6)
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2365 Middlehurst Dr
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6135
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #1414.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #1515.
Gables Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Becket Ave
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 365-5499
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 365-5499
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #1616.
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Mcnaughten Rd
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-5388
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1717.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1818.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Oakmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5666 Oakmont Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5385
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5385
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #2222.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 640 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Binns Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Binns Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Cranbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Bricker Blvd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2541 Lindbergh Dr
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6727
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2727.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #2828.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #2929.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4241 Rudy Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Grades: 6-8
| 514 students
Rank: #3030.
Woodcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6747
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #3131.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Grades: 9-12
| 1,011 students
Rank: #3232.
Centennial High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 365-5491
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Rank: #3333.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #3434.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5220 Avalon Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5361
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5361
Grades: K-3
| 396 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Columbus City School District?
Columbus City School District manages 117 public schools serving 45,547 students.
What is the rank of Columbus City School District?
Columbus City School District is ranked #744 out of 929 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus City School District?
53% of Columbus City School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Columbus City School District?
Columbus City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Columbus City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,326 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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