For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,294 students in 43211, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 177 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 43211, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43211, OH are Columbus Alternative High School, Road To Success Academy and Linden Stem Academy (K-6). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43211 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43211, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43211, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Gr: PK-6 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
East Linden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2505 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5459
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5459
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2047 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5568
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5568
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Duxberry Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Gr: 7-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1219 E 12th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5906
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5906
Gr: PK-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1965 Gladstone Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 745-8375
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 745-8375
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1400 Myrtle Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43211, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43211, OH include Columbus Alternative High School, Road To Success Academy and Linden Stem Academy (K-6).
How many public schools are located in 43211?
9 public schools are located in 43211.
What percentage of students in 43211 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 43211 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43211?
43211 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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