For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 952 students in 43205, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 43205, OH are Fairwood Alternative Elementary School, Special Education Center and Ohio Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #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
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 preschools in 43205, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 43205, OH include Fairwood Alternative Elementary School, Special Education Center and Ohio Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43205?
4 public preschools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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