For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,576 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 Maryland Elementary School, Bexley High School and Montrose Elementary 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 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #55.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Champion Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
284 N 22nd St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6082
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6082
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #77.
Beatty Park Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
519 Trevitt St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6074
Grades: K-5
| 62 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Rank: #99.
Valor Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Atcheson Street
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 610-4544
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 610-4544
Grades: 4-8
| 99 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
348 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-7611
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-7611
Grades: 4
| 1 students
43203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: 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
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
867 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Grades: PK
| n/a students
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Grades: K-5
| 86 students
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
474 N Monroe Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
United Preparatory Academy East (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31 N 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43203, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43203, OH include Maryland Elementary School, Bexley High School and Montrose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43203?
11 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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