For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Walnut Creek are Innis Elementary School and Kids Care Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Innis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3399 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5462
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5462
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Kids Care Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3360 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus, OH include Innis Elementary School and Kids Care Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Walnut Creek, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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