For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,543 students in 43205, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 43205, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Columbus Collegiate Academy and Fairwood Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Grades: 6-8
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Grades: PK-12
| 107 students
Rank: #55.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-7
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Rank: #77.
East High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Ohio Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #99.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
43205, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Crittenton Community School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43205, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Columbus Collegiate Academy and Fairwood Alternative Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43205, OH?
9 public schools are located in 43205, OH.
What percentage of students in 43205, OH go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 43205, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43205, OH?
43205, OH public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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