For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,277 students in 43203, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 43203, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43203, OH are Bexley High School, Maryland Elementary School and Bexley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43203 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Beatty Park Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Champion Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
284 N 22nd St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6082
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6082
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Trevitt Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6137
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6137
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #99.
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
348 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-7611
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-7611
Gr: 12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
43203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
867 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Gr: PK
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Gr: K-6
474 N Monroe Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United Preparatory Academy East (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31 N 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43203, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43203, OH include Bexley High School, Maryland Elementary School and Bexley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43203?
10 public schools are located in 43203.
What percentage of students in 43203 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 43203 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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