For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,076 students in 43232, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43232, OH are Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Groveport Madison Middle School North and Performance Academy Eastland. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43232 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43232, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43232, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Groveport Madison Middle School North
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5474 Sedalia Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 837-5508
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 837-5508
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Performance Academy Eastland
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Zenith Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2261 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Eastland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2741 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2743 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Gr: K-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. Dba Millennium Commun
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Refugee Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 255-5585
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 255-5585
Gr: K-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1
Rank: #88.
Yorktown Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5408
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-5408
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43232, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43232, OH include Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Groveport Madison Middle School North and Performance Academy Eastland.
How many public middle schools are located in 43232?
8 public middle schools are located in 43232.
What is the racial composition of students in 43232?
43232 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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