For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 795 students in 43222, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43222, OH are Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43222 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43222, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43222, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
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 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
43222, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Gr: 9-12
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 elementary schools in 43222, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43222, OH include Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43222?
2 public elementary schools are located in 43222.
What is the racial composition of students in 43222?
43222 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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