For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,675 students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shady Lane are Patriot Preparatory Academy, Shady Lane Elementary School and Sherwood Middle 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), 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 elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH include Patriot Preparatory Academy, Shady Lane Elementary School and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
4 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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