For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,856 students in 43230, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43230, OH are Gahanna East Middle School, Gahanna South Middle School and Gahanna West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43230 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43230, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43230, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #22.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Rank: #33.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Grades: 6-8
| 590 students
43230, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gahanna Community School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
140 South Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
160 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 479-1300
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 479-1300
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43230, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43230, OH include Gahanna East Middle School, Gahanna South Middle School and Gahanna West Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43230?
3 public middle schools are located in 43230.
What is the racial composition of students in 43230?
43230 public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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