For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,239 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Columbus are Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pickerington Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Diley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH include Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pickerington Elementary School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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