For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 814 students in 43223, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH are Finland Middle School and Central Point Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43223 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43223, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43223, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Central Point Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
43223, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 223-1510
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 223-1510
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH include Finland Middle School and Central Point Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43223?
2 public middle schools are located in 43223.
What is the racial composition of students in 43223?
43223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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