For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,148 students in 43211, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 358 private students). 90% 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 East Linden Elementary School. 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 52%), 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 34% (majority Black).
Best 43211, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Alternative High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6006
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
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
Grades: 9-11
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2047 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5568
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5568
Grades: PK-6
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Duxberry Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Grades: 7-12
| 757 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Rank: #88.
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1219 E 12th Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5906
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5906
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
1400 Myrtle Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Grades: PK
| 78 students
43211, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
1965 Gladstone Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5565
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5565
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5595
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5595
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2632 Mcguffey Rd
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6045
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
1533 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43211
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
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 East Linden Elementary School.
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?
90% 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 34% (majority Black).
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