For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,219 students in 43222, OH.
The top ranked public schools in 43222, OH are Avondale Elementary School, Central High School and Franklinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43222 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43222, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43222, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Franklinton High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Franklinton Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Starling Pk-8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Gr: PK-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
43222, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 South Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43222, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43222, OH include Avondale Elementary School, Central High School and Franklinton High School.
How many public schools are located in 43222?
5 public schools are located in 43222.
What is the racial composition of students in 43222?
43222 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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