For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 870 students in 43201, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 469 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 43201, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43201, OH are Weinland Park Elementary School, Yb Columbus Community School and Westwood Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43201 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43201, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43201, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weinland Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 E 7th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5321
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Yb Columbus Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(330) 510-5400
Columbus, OH 43201
(330) 510-5400
Gr: K-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
43201, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
G. Tyree Learning School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1077 Lexington Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-2305
Gr: PK | 7 students Minority enrollment: 86%
420 East 19th Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5575
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5575
Gr: 6-8
907 East Lexington Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 443-1480
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 443-1480
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
68 E 2nd Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5900
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 365-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43201, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43201, OH include Weinland Park Elementary School, Yb Columbus Community School and Westwood Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 43201?
3 public schools are located in 43201.
What percentage of students in 43201 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 43201 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43201?
43201 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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