For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,820 students in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in North Linden are Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus, Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School and Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Grades: K
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
1400 Myrtle Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-7962
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH include Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus, Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School and Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus?
6 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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