For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,305 students in 43204, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43204, OH are Westgate Alternative Elementary School, Binns Elementary School and West Broad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Binns Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1080 Binns Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
West Broad Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2744 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5964
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5964
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
551 S Richardson Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5923
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5923
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
43204, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3042 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1122 N Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43204, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43204, OH include Westgate Alternative Elementary School, Binns Elementary School and West Broad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43204?
4 public preschools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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