For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 807 students in 43221, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43221, OH are Jones Middle School and Upper Arlington Online Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43221 have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43221, OH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43221, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
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 middle schools in 43221, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43221, OH include Jones Middle School and Upper Arlington Online Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43221?
2 public middle schools are located in 43221.
What is the racial composition of students in 43221?
43221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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