For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,953 students in 43221, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 345 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 43221, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43221, OH are Barrington Road Elementary School, Upper Arlington High School and Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43221 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43221, OH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43221, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barrington Road Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,895 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Wickliffe Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Wickliffe Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Tremont Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Gr: K-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Cranbrook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
908 Bricker Blvd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 365-5497
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
43221, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1650 Ridgeview Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12
1650 Ridgeview Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 11-12
2405 Wickliffe Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43221, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43221, OH include Barrington Road Elementary School, Upper Arlington High School and Jones Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43221?
7 public schools are located in 43221.
What percentage of students in 43221 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 43221 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43221?
43221 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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