Best Shady Lane Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,318 students in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shady Lane are Patriot Preparatory Academy 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Shady Lane, Columbus, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Shady Lane Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 365-5393
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus, OH include Patriot Preparatory Academy and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Shady Lane, Columbus?
3 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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