For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 929 students in 43203, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43203, OH are Bexley Middle School and Champion Middle School. 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 56% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 43203, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43203, OH include Bexley Middle School and Champion Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43203?
2 public middle schools are located in 43203.
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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