For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,003 students in 43203, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43203, OH are Bexley Middle School, Champion Middle School and Valor Academy Inc.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43203 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 middle schools in 43203, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43203, OH include Bexley Middle School, Champion Middle School and Valor Academy Inc..
How many public middle schools are located in 43203?
3 public middle schools are located in 43203.
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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