For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,689 students in 43205, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Special Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
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
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
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-8
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 233 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 306 students
43205, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
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 elementary schools in 43205, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Special Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43205?
7 public elementary schools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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