For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,432 students in 43227, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43227, OH are Patriot Preparatory Academy, Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Sherwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43227 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43227, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43227, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3474 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 324-4585
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 324-4585
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5393
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5393
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Elaine Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 235-1900
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 235-1900
Grades: K-8
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Johnson Park Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1130 S Waverly St
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6501
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-6501
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
4841 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-8472
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-8472
Grades: K-12
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43227, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43227, OH include Patriot Preparatory Academy, Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43227?
6 public middle schools are located in 43227.
What is the racial composition of students in 43227?
43227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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