For the 2025 school year, there are 388 public schools serving 198,176 students in Franklin County, OH (there are 153 private schools, serving 27,190 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH are Emerson Elementary School, Windermere Elementary School and Wyandot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Grades: 1-5
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Windermere Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4101 Windermere Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Grades: K-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Wyandot Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5620 Dublinshire Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4900 Brandonway Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 717-6611
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 717-6611
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #55.
Deer Run Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8815 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5932
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5932
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Barrington Road Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Grades: K-5
| 778 students
Rank: #77.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7175 Glacier Ridge Blvd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 733-0012
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 733-0012
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Eli Pinney Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9989 Concord Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3570
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3570
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #99.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Grades: K-5
| 549 students
Rank: #1010.
Evening Street Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
885 Evening St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Greensview Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Greensview Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Worthington Hills Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Candlewood Dr
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Grades: K-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1313.
New Albany Primary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 N High St
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8600
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8600
Grades: 1-3
| 1,025 students
Rank: #1414.
Scottish Corners Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5950 Sells Mill Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5963
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5963
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1515.
New Albany Intermediate School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
177 N High St
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 741-3000
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 741-3000
Grades: 4-6
| 1,176 students
Rank: #1616.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Grades: 4-8
| 449 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1065 Oxley Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Grades: PK-3
| 368 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Hanby Building Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 S State St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Grades: 1-5
| 353 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #2121.
Dublin Jerome High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8300 Hyland Croy Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Grades: 9-12
| 2,009 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bluffsview Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7111 Linworth Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Rank: #2424.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,895 students
Rank: #2525.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2626.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Grades: 9-12
| 768 students
Rank: #2727.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2828.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Clinton Heights Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2929.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #3030.
Henry Karrer Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7245 Tullymore Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #3131.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 E Dublin Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
Grades: 7-8
| 746 students
Rank: #3232.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #3333.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grades: K-4
| 741 students
Rank: #3434.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #3535.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 720 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Grades: 5-6
| 469 students
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH include Emerson Elementary School, Windermere Elementary School and Wyandot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
388 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Hamilton Local Preschool vs. Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall, The Bostic Head Start Center vs. South-western Preschool Center, South-western Preschool Center vs. The Bostic Head Start Center
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