For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,565 students in 43209, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43209, OH are Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School and Broadleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43209 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43209, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43209, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
43209, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
1565 Integrity Dr E
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43209, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43209, OH include Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School and Broadleigh Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43209?
4 public elementary schools are located in 43209.
What is the racial composition of students in 43209?
43209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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