For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,205 students in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Linden are Colonial Hills Elementary School, Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colonial Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Greenwich St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Grades: K-5
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #66.
Como Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2989 Reis Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #77.
North Linden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1718 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Medina Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Linden Stem Academy (K-6)
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2626 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-6537
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH include Colonial Hills Elementary School, Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus?
10 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus?
the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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