For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,126 students in 43205, OH (there are , serving 73 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 43205, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Special Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Grades: PK-12
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #55.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
East High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Ohio Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #88.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
43205, Ohio 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 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
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Grades: 6-9
| 49 students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43205, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Special Education Center.
How many public schools are located in 43205?
8 public schools are located in 43205.
What percentage of students in 43205 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 43205 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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