For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 766 students in 43205, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 2-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43205, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43205?
4 public middle schools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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