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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 64 public preschools serving 19,521 students in Columbus City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Columbus City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
117 Schools
818 Schools
# Students
45,547 Students
316,031 Students
# Teachers
2,837 Teachers
17,969 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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
63%
Graduation Rate
78%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.56
# American Indian Students
121 Students
415 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,415 Students
6,310 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6,833 Students
25,517 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
8%
# Black Students
24,005 Students
64,534 Students
% Black Students
53%
21%
# White Students
9,564 Students
199,070 Students
% White Students
21%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
41 Students
307 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,568 Students
19,878 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,381
39,129
# Students in K Grade:
3,825
55,738
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,509
47,617
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,681
45,173
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,537
40,348
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,535
37,569
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,634
29,369
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,169
11,956
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,253
4,395
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,136
4,079
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,820
205
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,945
181
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,404
154
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,718
118
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,122 is higher than the state median of $17,144. 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 $17,092. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,008 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$971 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,122
$17,144
Spending / Student
$21,326
$17,092
Best Columbus City School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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: #1212.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #13 - 1413. - 14.
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: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cassady Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Cassady Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5456
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2222.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Garvey Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2323.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Grades: PK-6
| 272 students
Rank: #2424.
Scottwood Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6507
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #2525.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Whitlow Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
| 219 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2828.
Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1779 E Maynard Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6023
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6023
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Broadleigh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3039 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Easthaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Garnet Pl
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Northtowne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4767 Northtowne Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5488
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5488
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
West Mound Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2051 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-5968
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3333.
Leawood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1677 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6504
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6504
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #3434.
Columbus Africentric Early College Es
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
East Columbus Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 E. 7th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6147
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6147
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
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