For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,113 students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Near East Side are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and A+ Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and A+ Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Near East Side, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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