For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,863 students in 43209, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,270 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 43209, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43209, OH are Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Broadleigh Elementary School and Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43209 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43209, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43209, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Grades: PK-8
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Broadleigh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3039 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
43209, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2952 Dover Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 236-1396
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 236-1396
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
1565 Integrity Dr E
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Grades: K-5
| 81 students
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43209, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43209, OH include Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Broadleigh Elementary School and Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43209?
5 public schools are located in 43209.
What percentage of students in 43209 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 43209 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43209?
43209 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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