For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,675 students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Shady Lane are Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols, Patriot Preparatory Academy and Shady Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Shady Lane Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5393
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5393
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH include Gahanna Lincoln High School - Ols, Patriot Preparatory Academy and Shady Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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