For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,777 students in 43228, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43228, OH are Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School, Prairie Norton Elementary School and Stiles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43228 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43228, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43228, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Stiles Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Eakin Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5928
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5928
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
4702 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43228, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43228, OH include Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School, Prairie Norton Elementary School and Stiles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43228?
5 public preschools are located in 43228.
What is the racial composition of students in 43228?
43228 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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