5.5 avg / 10

Best Schools in Columbus, Ohio

277 schools · 168 Elementary · 31 Middle · 53 High · 25 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 229

Private: 48

Districts: 84

Avg Rating: 5.5/10

Estimated Scores: 18%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.5/10
Median household income: $64,869
Median home value: $273,659
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 21 min
Owner-occupied homes: 43%

How Columbus compares

Ohio rank

#387 of 442

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Ohio avg (6.2)

Median household income

$65k

91% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

262

About Schools in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio presents parents with one of the larger public school landscapes in the Midwest — 224 ranked public schools spanning a wide performance range. The city average sits at 5.2 out of 10, which means most schools fall in the middle tier. Only 24 schools, roughly 11% of the total, score 7 or higher, so strong options exist but require deliberate searching.

The highest performers are concentrated in suburban districts bordering the city. Bexley High School leads all Columbus-area schools with a 9.3 out of 10, making it the benchmark for the region. Grandview Heights High School follows closely at 9.2. At the elementary level, Maryland Elementary and Montrose Elementary both score above 9.0, while Larson Middle School tops the middle school rankings at 9.1. These schools cluster in the Bexley and Grandview Heights districts, both independent municipal districts with their own tax bases and reputations distinct from Columbus City Schools.

Columbus City Schools itself is the dominant district by enrollment and geographic reach, serving the urban core. Performance within the district varies considerably across neighborhood boundaries. Families living in Columbus proper should check individual school scores rather than assuming district-wide results apply to their assigned school. Suburban districts like Dublin, Worthington, and Hilliard also serve families in the broader Columbus metro and generally post stronger average scores, though they fall outside the city's ranked pool covered here.

For parents making enrollment or relocation decisions, the 5.2 city average is a useful anchor point. A score at or above 7.0 puts a school in the top 11% locally — that's a meaningful filter when sorting options. If accessing a top-rated school is the priority, proximity to Bexley or Grandview Heights carries real weight. Parents zoned for lower-scoring schools should also research open enrollment policies, magnet programs, and charter options, which can expand access without requiring a move. The range from roughly 3.0 to 9.3 across Columbus schools is wide enough that two families living miles apart can have dramatically different public school experiences.

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Elementary Schools

168 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Maryland Elementary School 334 students · Pre-K–5th	334	Pre-K–5th	9.3
2	Montrose Elementary School 330 students · Pre-K–5th	330	Pre-K–5th	9.1
3	Stevenson Elementary 368 students · Pre-K–3rd	368	Pre-K–3rd	8.9
4	Worthington Hills Elementary School 538 students · Kindergarten–5th	538	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
5	Bluffsview Elementary School 397 students · Kindergarten–5th	397	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
6	Granby Elementary School 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	8.4
7	Cassingham Elementary School 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	8.3
8	Clinton Elementary School 471 students · Kindergarten–5th	471	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
9	Ecole Kenwood French Immersion 455 students · Pre-K–5th	455	Pre-K–5th	7.6
10	Brookside Elementary School 343 students · Kindergarten–5th	343	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
11	Columbus Performance Academy 173 students · Kindergarten–8th	173	Kindergarten–8th	7.4
12	Winterset Elementary School 293 students · Pre-K–5th	293	Pre-K–5th	7.2
13	Daniel Wright Elementary School 571 students · Kindergarten–5th	571	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
14	Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca 76 students · Kindergarten–8th	76	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
15	Hawthorne Elementary School 540 students · Kindergarten–5th	540	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
16	Indian Springs Elementary School 360 students · Kindergarten–5th	360	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
17	Trevitt Elementary School 202 students · Pre-K–5th	202	Pre-K–5th	6.4
18	Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio dba the Shepard School 80 students · Kindergarten–5th	80	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
19	Broadleigh Elementary School 272 students · Pre-K–5th	272	Pre-K–5th	6.3
20	Cranbrook Elementary School 280 students · Kindergarten–5th	280	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
21	Hilliard Horizon Elementary School 561 students · Kindergarten–5th	561	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
22	Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy 161 students · Kindergarten–8th	161	Kindergarten–8th	6.1
23	Westgate Alternative Elementary School 254 students · Pre-K–5th	254	Pre-K–5th	6.1
24	East Bridge Academy of Excellence 142 students · Kindergarten–8th	142	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
25	Stewart Alternative Elementary School 321 students · Pre-K–6th	321	Pre-K–6th	6.0

Show 143 more elementary schools

26	Valley Forge Elementary School 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	6.0
27	Madison Elementary School 371 students · Kindergarten–5th	371	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
28	Indianola Informal K-8 School 713 students · Kindergarten–8th	713	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
29	Livingston Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–6th	306	Pre-K–6th	5.8
30	Avalon Elementary School 362 students · Kindergarten–3rd	362	Kindergarten–3rd	5.7
31	Cassady Alternative Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–5th	306	Pre-K–5th	5.6
32	International Acad Of Columbus 306 students · Kindergarten–8th	306	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
33	Windsor STEM Academy (K-6) 316 students · Pre-K–6th	316	Pre-K–6th	5.5
34	Noble Academy-Columbus 286 students · Kindergarten–8th	286	Kindergarten–8th	5.4
35	Imagine Columbus Primary Academy 246 students · Kindergarten–7th	246	Kindergarten–7th	5.4
36	Horizon Science Academy Primary 386 students · Pre-K–2nd	386	Pre-K–2nd	5.4
37	Kids Care Elementary 134 students · Kindergarten–5th	134	Kindergarten–5th	5.3
38	Leawood Elementary School 297 students · Pre-K–5th	297	Pre-K–5th	5.3
39	South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) 244 students · Pre-K–6th	244	Pre-K–6th	5.3
40	Fairmoor Elementary School 421 students · Pre-K–5th	421	Pre-K–5th	5.2
41	Summit Academy Community School-Columbus 30 students · Kindergarten–5th	30	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
42	Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus 128 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	128	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	5.1
43	Linden STEM Academy (K-6) 365 students · Pre-K–6th	365	Pre-K–6th	5.1
44	Oakland Park Alternative Elementary 289 students · Pre-K–5th	289	Pre-K–5th	5.1
45	Prairie Norton Elementary School 515 students · Pre-K–4th	515	Pre-K–4th	5.1
46	South Scioto Academy 237 students · Kindergarten–8th	237	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
47	South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 256 students · Kindergarten–8th	256	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
48	Berwick Alternative K-8 School 667 students · Pre-K–8th	667	Pre-K–8th	5.0
49	Maize Road Elementary School 309 students · Pre-K–5th	309	Pre-K–5th	5.0
50	A+ Arts Academy 366 students · Kindergarten–8th	366	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
51	Performance Academy Eastland 283 students · Kindergarten–8th	283	Kindergarten–8th	4.9
52	Beatty Park Elementary School 62 students · Kindergarten–5th	62	Kindergarten–5th	4.9
53	Starling PK-8 509 students · Pre-K–8th	509	Pre-K–8th	4.9
54	Easthaven Elementary School 441 students · Pre-K–5th	441	Pre-K–5th	4.9
55	Moler Elementary School 285 students · Pre-K–6th	285	Pre-K–6th	4.9
56	West Mound Elementary School 283 students · Pre-K–5th	283	Pre-K–5th	4.9
57	Eastgate Elementary School 182 students · Pre-K–5th	182	Pre-K–5th	4.9
58	Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy 333 students · Kindergarten–8th	333	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
59	Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy 380 students · Kindergarten–8th	380	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
60	West Broad Elementary School 337 students · Pre-K–5th	337	Pre-K–5th	4.8
61	Hubbard Elementary School 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	4.7
62	Innis Elementary School 208 students · Kindergarten–5th	208	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
63	Northtowne Elementary School 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	4.6
64	Parkmoor Elementary School 302 students · Pre-K–5th	302	Pre-K–5th	4.6
65	Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus 672 students · Kindergarten–8th	672	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
66	Huy/A.G. Bell Elementary School 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	4.5
67	Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School 324 students · Kindergarten–5th	324	Kindergarten–5th	4.4
68	Sullivant Elementary School 241 students · Pre-K–5th	241	Pre-K–5th	4.4
69	Colerain Elementary School 163 students · Pre-K–5th	163	Pre-K–5th	4.3
70	Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School 198 students · Pre-K–5th	198	Pre-K–5th	4.3
71	A+ Children's Academy 87 students · Kindergarten–6th	87	Kindergarten–6th	4.2
72	East Columbus Elementary School 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	4.2
73	East Linden Elementary School 284 students · Pre-K–5th	284	Pre-K–5th	4.2
74	Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	4.2
75	Salem Elementary School 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	4.2
76	Southwood Elementary School 306 students · Pre-K–6th	306	Pre-K–6th	4.2
77	West Franklin Elementary School 484 students · Kindergarten–4th	484	Kindergarten–4th	4.2
78	Horizon Science Academy Elementary School 377 students · 3rd–5th	377	3rd–5th	4.1
79	Fairwood Alternative Elementary School 219 students · Pre-K–6th	219	Pre-K–6th	4.1
80	Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) 351 students · Pre-K–6th	351	Pre-K–6th	4.1
81	Gables Elementary School 459 students · Kindergarten–5th	459	Kindergarten–5th	4.1
82	Great Western Academy 674 students · Kindergarten–8th	674	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
83	Graham Elementary and Middle School 301 students · Kindergarten–8th	301	Kindergarten–8th	4.0
84	Northgate Intermediate 279 students · 4th–5th	279	4th–5th	4.0
85	Hamilton Elementary School 973 students · Kindergarten–3rd	973	Kindergarten–3rd	4.0
86	Zenith Academy West 159 students · Kindergarten–8th	159	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
87	Watkins Elementary School 279 students · Pre-K–5th	279	Pre-K–5th	3.9
88	Woodcrest Elementary School 280 students · Pre-K–5th	280	Pre-K–5th	3.9
89	Sedalia Elementary 579 students · Kindergarten–5th	579	Kindergarten–5th	3.9
90	Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	3.8
91	Alpine Elementary School 323 students · Pre-K–3rd	323	Pre-K–3rd	3.8
92	Columbus Africentric Early College ES 388 students · Pre-K–5th	388	Pre-K–5th	3.8
93	Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School 526 students · Pre-K–5th	526	Pre-K–5th	3.8
94	Shady Lane Elementary School 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	3.8
95	Como Elementary School 237 students · Pre-K–5th	237	Pre-K–5th	3.7
96	Devonshire Alternative Elementary School 429 students · Pre-K–5th	429	Pre-K–5th	3.7
97	Oakmont Elementary School 305 students · Kindergarten–5th	305	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
98	Lindbergh Elementary School 256 students · Pre-K–5th	256	Pre-K–5th	3.7
99	Minerva France Elementary School 534 students · Kindergarten–5th	534	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
100	Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy 633 students · Kindergarten–8th	633	Kindergarten–8th	3.6
101	Educational Academy for Boys & Girls 147 students · Kindergarten–5th	147	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
102	Binns Elementary School 294 students · Kindergarten–5th	294	Kindergarten–5th	3.6
103	Lincoln Park Elementary School 240 students · Pre-K–6th	240	Pre-K–6th	3.6
104	Ohio Avenue Elementary School 233 students · Pre-K–5th	233	Pre-K–5th	3.6
105	Eakin Elementary School 247 students · Pre-K–5th	247	Pre-K–5th	3.6
106	Forest Park Elementary School 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	3.6
107	Liberty Elementary School 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	3.5
108	Finland Elementary School 368 students · Kindergarten–4th	368	Kindergarten–4th	3.5
109	Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	3.4
110	Highland Elementary School 294 students · Pre-K–5th	294	Pre-K–5th	3.4
111	North Linden Elementary School 296 students · Kindergarten–5th	296	Kindergarten–5th	3.4
112	Valleyview Elementary School 288 students · Pre-K–5th	288	Pre-K–5th	3.3
113	Avondale Elementary School 253 students · Pre-K–5th	253	Pre-K–5th	3.3
114	Burroughs Elementary School 397 students · Pre-K–5th	397	Pre-K–5th	3.3
115	Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun 481 students · Kindergarten–8th	481	Kindergarten–8th	3.2
116	Westside Academy 308 students · Kindergarten–8th	308	Kindergarten–8th	3.2
117	Prairie Lincoln Elementary School 521 students · Kindergarten–4th	521	Kindergarten–4th	3.2
118	Scottwood Elementary School 472 students · Pre-K–5th	472	Pre-K–5th	3.1
119	Weinland Park Elementary School 304 students · Pre-K–5th	304	Pre-K–5th	3.1
120	Sullivant Avenue Community School 234 students · Kindergarten–6th	234	Kindergarten–6th	3.0
121	Zenith Academy East 139 students · Kindergarten–8th	139	Kindergarten–8th	2.9
122	South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 281 students · Kindergarten–8th	281	Kindergarten–8th	2.9
123	Siebert Elementary School 361 students · Pre-K–6th	361	Pre-K–6th	2.9
124	Asbury Elementary School 457 students · Kindergarten–5th	457	Kindergarten–5th	2.9
125	Parsons Elementary School 372 students · Pre-K–5th	372	Pre-K–5th	2.8
126	Legacy Academy of Excellence 170 students · Kindergarten–8th	170	Kindergarten–8th	2.8
127	Stiles Elementary School 555 students · Pre-K–4th	555	Pre-K–4th	2.6
128	East Franklin Elementary School 259 students · Pre-K–4th	259	Pre-K–4th	2.6
129	United Preparatory Academy 851 students · Kindergarten–8th	851	Kindergarten–8th	2.4
130	Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy 166 students · Kindergarten–8th	166	Kindergarten–8th	2.4
131	Dunloe Elementary School 513 students · Kindergarten–5th	513	Kindergarten–5th	2.4
132	Columbus Bilingual Academy-North 516 students · Kindergarten–8th	516	Kindergarten–8th	2.0
133	Central Point Preparatory Academy 191 students · Kindergarten–8th	191	Kindergarten–8th	1.9
134	North Columbus Preparatory Academy 144 students · Kindergarten–8th	144	Kindergarten–8th	1.6
135	BCS Online School 1 students · 4th–4th	1	4th–4th	—
Private Schools 33 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	COLUMBUS MONTESSORI EDUCATION CENTER Private 132 students · Pre-K–6th	132	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
2	ST JOSEPH MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 167 students · Pre-K–8th	167	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	TREE OF LIFE-INDIANOLA BRANCH CLINTONVILLE CAMPUS Private 205 students · Pre-K–5th	205	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	CLINTONVILLE ACADEMY Private 105 students · Pre-K–8th	105	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	TREE OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-CLINTONVILLE Private 204 students · Pre-K–5th	204	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
6	ALMADINA ACADEMY Private 84 students · Kindergarten–5th	84	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
7	ST AGATHA SCHOOL Private 191 students · Pre-K–8th	191	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	MANSION DAY SCHOOL Private 53 students · Pre-K–5th	53	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
9	NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 111 students · Pre-K–8th	111	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 140 students · Kindergarten–8th	140	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
11	ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 235 students · Pre-K–8th	235	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	ST VINCENT FAMILY CENTER Private 60 students · Pre-K–5th	60	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
13	HARAMBEE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 146 students · Kindergarten–8th	146	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
14	CALUMET CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 217 students · Pre-K–8th	217	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	ALL SAINTS ACADEMY Private 389 students · Pre-K–8th	389	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
16	TOOBA ACADEMY Private 98 students · Kindergarten–8th	98	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
17	ST TIMOTHY SCHOOL Private 227 students · Kindergarten–8th	227	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
18	ST MARY SCHOOL Private 406 students · Pre-K–8th	406	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
19	ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 98 students · Kindergarten–8th	98	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
20	COLUMBUS ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 150 students · Kindergarten–8th	150	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Private 281 students · Kindergarten–8th	281	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
22	ST MARY MAGDALENE SCHOOL Private 248 students · Pre-K–8th	248	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
23	ST MATTHIAS SCHOOL Private 270 students · Kindergarten–8th	270	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
24	LINWORTH CHILDRENS CENTER Private 69 students · Pre-K–TK	69	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
25	JOLLY TOTS TOO! Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
26	OSU CHILD CARE CENTER ELEMENTARY Private 17 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	17	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
27	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF REYNOLDSBURG Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
28	THE MARY EVANS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
29	CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Private 2 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	2	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
30	MOUNTVIEW CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Private 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
31	NORTHSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–TK	8	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
32	OUR LADY OF BETHLEHEM SCHOOL & CHILDCARE Private 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	18	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
33	MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE Private 10 students · Pre-K–TK	10	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated

Middle Schools

31 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Larson Middle School 449 students · 4th–8th	449	4th–8th	9.1
2	Mccord Middle School 580 students · 6th–8th	580	6th–8th	8.2
3	Bexley Middle School 592 students · 6th–8th	592	6th–8th	7.9
4	Yorktown Middle School 359 students · 6th–8th	359	6th–8th	6.9
5	Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys 84 students · 6th–8th	84	6th–8th	6.9
6	Hilltonia Middle School 430 students · 6th–8th	430	6th–8th	6.8
7	Johnson Park Middle School 331 students · 6th–8th	331	6th–8th	6.8
8	Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School 143 students · 6th–8th	143	6th–8th	6.6
9	Medina Middle School 405 students · 6th–8th	405	6th–8th	6.5
10	Dominion Middle School 726 students · 6th–8th	726	6th–8th	6.3
11	World Language Middle School 474 students · 6th–8th	474	6th–8th	6.3
12	Sherwood Middle School 436 students · 6th–8th	436	6th–8th	6.2
13	Finland Middle School 641 students · 7th–8th	641	7th–8th	6.2
14	Woodward Park Middle School 796 students · 6th–8th	796	6th–8th	6.1
15	Champion Middle School 312 students · 6th–8th	312	6th–8th	5.9
16	Buckeye Middle School 340 students · 6th–8th	340	6th–8th	5.8
17	Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls 205 students · 6th–8th	205	6th–8th	5.7
18	Ridgeview Middle School 503 students · 6th–8th	503	6th–8th	5.6
19	Wedgewood Middle School 475 students · 6th–8th	475	6th–8th	5.6
20	Hamilton Middle School 470 students · 7th–8th	470	7th–8th	5.6
21	Mifflin Alternative Middle School 339 students · 6th–8th	339	6th–8th	5.4
22	Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) 511 students · 6th–8th	511	6th–8th	5.3
23	Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School 197 students · 6th–8th	197	6th–8th	5.3
24	Norton Middle School 632 students · 7th–8th	632	7th–8th	5.1
25	Westmoor Middle School 400 students · 6th–8th	400	6th–8th	5.0

Show 6 more middle schools

26	Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus 40 students · 6th–8th	40	6th–8th	4.9
27	Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School 453 students · 6th–8th	453	6th–8th	4.9
28	Hamilton Intermediate School 695 students · 3rd–7th	695	3rd–7th	4.9
29	Groveport Madison Middle School North 503 students · 6th–8th	503	6th–8th	4.3
30	Franklin Woods Intermediate School 624 students · 5th–6th	624	5th–6th	4.0
31	Valor Academy Inc. 99 students · 4th–8th	99	4th–8th	1.8

High Schools

53 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bexley High School 768 students · 9th–12th	768	9th–12th	9.3
2	Grandview Heights High School 331 students · 9th–12th	331	9th–12th	9.2
3	Horizon Science Academy Columbus 624 students · 9th–12th	624	9th–12th	7.5
4	Road to Success Academy 62 students · 9th–12th	62	9th–12th	7.4
5	Graham School The 145 students · 9th–12th	145	9th–12th	7.2
6	Capital High School 84 students · 9th–12th	84	9th–12th	7.2
7	Fort Hayes Career Center 110 students · 10th–12th	110	10th–12th	7.1
8	Columbus Downtown High School 52 students · 11th–12th	52	11th–12th	7.1
9	Capital City Career Prep High School 133 students · 9th–12th	133	9th–12th	6.9
10	Focus North High School 191 students · 9th–12th	191	9th–12th	6.8
11	Columbus Alternative High School 778 students · 9th–12th	778	9th–12th	6.8
12	Columbus Scioto 6-12 89 students · 6th–12th	89	6th–12th	6.5
13	North Woods Career Prep High School 92 students · 9th–12th	92	9th–12th	6.4
14	Central High School 114 students · 9th–12th	114	9th–12th	6.4
15	Franklinton High School 117 students · 9th–12th	117	9th–12th	6.4
16	YB Columbus Community School 228 students · 9th–12th	228	9th–12th	6.1
17	Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus 38 students · 9th–12th	38	9th–12th	6.1
18	Metro Early College High School 884 students · 6th–12th	884	6th–12th	6.1
19	Centennial High School 741 students · 9th–12th	741	9th–12th	6.0
20	South High School 902 students · 7th–12th	902	7th–12th	6.0
21	Columbus Africentric Early College High School 339 students · 9th–12th	339	9th–12th	6.0
22	Whetstone High School 984 students · 9th–12th	984	9th–12th	5.9
23	Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS 733 students · 9th–12th	733	9th–12th	5.9
24	Columbus International High School 460 students · 9th–12th	460	9th–12th	5.9
25	Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus 397 students · 9th–12th	397	9th–12th	5.8

Show 28 more high schools

26	Flex High School 413 students · 9th–12th	413	9th–12th	5.8
27	Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus 221 students · 9th–12th	221	9th–12th	5.6
28	Early College Academy 123 students · 9th–12th	123	9th–12th	5.6
29	East High School 437 students · 9th–12th	437	9th–12th	5.6
30	Charles School at Ohio Dominican University 301 students · 9th–12th	301	9th–12th	5.4
31	Ohio Construction Academy 117 students · 9th–12th	117	9th–12th	5.4
32	Eastmoor Academy 627 students · 9th–12th	627	9th–12th	5.4
33	The Academy for Urban Scholars 375 students · 9th–12th	375	9th–12th	5.3
34	Independence High School 676 students · 9th–12th	676	9th–12th	5.3
35	Mifflin High School 728 students · 9th–12th	728	9th–12th	5.3
36	Walnut Ridge High School 727 students · 9th–12th	727	9th–12th	5.2
37	West High School 773 students · 9th–12th	773	9th–12th	5.1
38	Marion-Franklin High School 450 students · 9th–12th	450	9th–12th	5.0
39	Northland High School 970 students · 9th–12th	970	9th–12th	5.0
40	Franklin Heights High School 1,377 students · 9th–12th	1,377	9th–12th	5.0
41	Mason Run High School 139 students · 9th–12th	139	9th–12th	4.9
42	Linden-McKinley STEM Academy 757 students · 7th–12th	757	7th–12th	4.9
43	Franklinton Prep High School 226 students · 9th–12th	226	9th–12th	4.8
44	Beechcroft High School 632 students · 9th–12th	632	9th–12th	4.8
45	Briggs High School 976 students · 9th–12th	976	9th–12th	4.2
46	Arts & College Preparatory Academy 461 students · 7th–12th	461	7th–12th	3.9
47	Hamilton Township High School 833 students · 8th–12th	833	8th–12th	3.1
Private Schools 6 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST CHARLES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 395 students · 9th–12th	395	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	CRISTO REY COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL Private 440 students · 9th–12th	440	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	AKILI CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 32 students · 9th–10th	32	9th–10th	Not Rated
4	BISHOP HARTLEY HIGH SCHOOL Private 678 students · 9th–12th	678	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	ST FRANCIS DE SALES HIGH SCHOOL Private 893 students · 9th–12th	893	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	BISHOP WATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL Private 933 students · 9th–12th	933	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

25 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Special Education Center 194 students · Pre-K–12th	194	Pre-K–12th	6.9
2	Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center 78 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	78	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.8
3	Westwood Preparatory Academy 361 students · Kindergarten–12th	361	Kindergarten–12th	6.7
4	Bridge Gate Community School 218 students · Kindergarten–12th	218	Kindergarten–12th	6.2
5	Oakstone Community School 211 students · Kindergarten–12th	211	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
6	Eastland Preparatory Academy 320 students · Kindergarten–12th	320	Kindergarten–12th	5.9
7	Columbus Preparatory Academy 823 students · Kindergarten–12th	823	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
8	Patriot Preparatory Academy 729 students · Kindergarten–12th	729	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
9	Great River Connections Academy 1,681 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,681	Kindergarten–12th	4.7
10	Hamilton Local Preschool 180 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	180	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.7
11	Columbus Arts & Technology Academy 455 students · Kindergarten–12th	455	Kindergarten–12th	4.5
12	KIPP Columbus 2,084 students · Kindergarten–12th	2,084	Kindergarten–12th	4.5
13	Early Childhood Education and Family Center 16 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	16	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
14	Columbus Online Academy 527 students · Kindergarten–12th	527	Kindergarten–12th	—
15	Stiles Family Center 14 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	14	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
16	Unity Academy 56 students · 9th–10th	56	9th–10th	—
Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	COLUMBUS SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Private 497 students · Pre-K–12th	497	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 179 students · Pre-K–12th	179	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	HELPING HANDS CENTER DBA BRIDGEWAY ACADEMY Private 183 students · Pre-K–12th	183	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	COLUMBUS TORAH ACADEMY Private 200 students · Kindergarten–12th	200	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	HIGHLAND COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER Private 61 students · 1st–12th	61	1st–12th	Not Rated
6	HIGH STREET CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 93 students · Kindergarten–12th	93	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
7	THE LEARNING SPECTRUM Private 53 students · Pre-K–12th	53	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	SONSHINE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 167 students · Pre-K–9th	167	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated
9	MATER DEI ACADEMY Private 10 students · Kindergarten–9th	10	Kindergarten–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Columbus

Columbus, Ohio · 277 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 28 ZIP codes

Median Income

$64,869

Median Home Value

$273,659

Median Rent

$1,165/mo

Population

903,108

College Educated

41%

Homeownership

43%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

20.7%

Community Profile

Columbus has a median household income of $64,869. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $273,659, with a median rent of $1,165/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Ohio
Total Schools: 277
Elementary: 168
Middle: 31
High: 53
Districts: 84
Avg Rating: 5.5/10

Resources

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School Districts (84)

Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun

1 school · 481 students

Horizon Science Academy Columbus

1 school · 624 students

Graham School The

1 school · 145 students

YB Columbus Community School

1 school · 228 students

Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus

1 school · 397 students

Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus

1 school · 221 students

Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus

1 school · 672 students

International Acad Of Columbus

1 school · 306 students

Great Western Academy

1 school · 674 students

Arts & College Preparatory Academy

1 school · 461 students

Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy

1 school · 633 students

A+ Arts Academy

1 school · 366 students

Columbus Arts & Technology Academy

1 school · 455 students

Columbus Preparatory Academy

1 school · 823 students

Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus

1 school · 40 students

Summit Academy Transition High School-Columbus

1 school · 38 students

Capital City Career Prep High School

1 school · 133 students

Oakstone Community School

1 school · 211 students

Educational Academy for Boys & Girls

1 school · 147 students

Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School

1 school · 143 students

Westside Academy

1 school · 308 students

Summit Academy Community School-Columbus

1 school · 30 students

Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy

1 school · 333 students

Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy

1 school · 161 students

East Bridge Academy of Excellence

1 school · 142 students

Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy

1 school · 380 students

Charles School at Ohio Dominican University

1 school · 301 students

Early College Academy

1 school · 123 students

North Woods Career Prep High School

1 school · 92 students

South Scioto Academy

1 school · 237 students

Noble Academy-Columbus

1 school · 286 students

Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School

1 school · 453 students

KIPP Columbus

1 school · 2,084 students

Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School

1 school · 324 students

Performance Academy Eastland

1 school · 283 students

Sullivant Avenue Community School

1 school · 234 students

Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

1 school · 377 students

Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca

1 school · 76 students

Columbus Bilingual Academy-North

1 school · 516 students

Graham Elementary and Middle School

1 school · 301 students

Zenith Academy East

1 school · 139 students

Columbus Performance Academy

1 school · 173 students

Mason Run High School

1 school · 139 students

Road to Success Academy

1 school · 62 students

Central High School

1 school · 114 students

Capital High School

1 school · 84 students

Patriot Preparatory Academy

1 school · 729 students

The Academy for Urban Scholars

1 school · 375 students

Focus North High School

1 school · 191 students

A+ Children's Academy

1 school · 87 students

Metro Early College High School

1 school · 884 students

Imagine Columbus Primary Academy

1 school · 246 students

United Preparatory Academy

1 school · 851 students

Ohio Construction Academy

1 school · 117 students

Eastland Preparatory Academy

1 school · 320 students

Flex High School

1 school · 413 students

Zenith Academy West

1 school · 159 students

Bridge Gate Community School

1 school · 218 students

Westwood Preparatory Academy

1 school · 361 students

Kids Care Elementary

1 school · 134 students

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village

1 school · 281 students

Great River Connections Academy

1 school · 1,681 students

Horizon Science Academy Primary

1 school · 386 students

Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy

1 school · 166 students

North Columbus Preparatory Academy

1 school · 144 students

Central Point Preparatory Academy

1 school · 191 students

South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield

1 school · 256 students

Franklinton Prep High School

1 school · 226 students

Valor Academy Inc.

1 school · 99 students

Franklinton High School

1 school · 117 students

Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus

1 school · 128 students

Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio dba the Shepard School

1 school · 80 students

Bexley City

6 schools · 2,526 students

Columbus City Schools District

116 schools · 45,181 students

Grandview Heights Schools

3 schools · 1,148 students

South-Western City

34 schools · 21,873 students

Westerville City

24 schools · 14,533 students

Worthington City

19 schools · 10,848 students

Hamilton Local

5 schools · 3,151 students

Groveport Madison Local

11 schools · 6,239 students

Hilliard City

24 schools · 16,164 students

Dublin City

24 schools · 16,736 students

Unity Academy

1 school · 56 students

Legacy Academy of Excellence

1 school · 170 students

Nearby Cities

Upper Arlington (9 schools)

5 mi

Whitehall (5 schools)

6 mi

Worthington (16 schools)

Blacklick (4 schools)

8 mi

Grove City (22 schools)

9 mi

Groveport (9 schools)

10 mi

Westerville (31 schools)

Hilliard (23 schools)

10 mi

Reynoldsburg (11 schools)

10 mi

New Albany (8 schools)

11 mi

Other Major Cities in Ohio

Top metros statewide by school count.

Cincinnati 261 schools Cleveland 178 schools Toledo 119 schools Dayton 102 schools Akron 88 schools

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Columbus, Ohio

How many schools are in Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus has 277 schools, including 229 public and 48 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Columbus, Ohio?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Columbus is 5.5 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Columbus, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Columbus on MySchoolScout is Bexley High School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Columbus, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Columbus on MySchoolScout is Maryland Elementary School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Columbus, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Columbus on MySchoolScout is Larson Middle School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best high school in Columbus, Ohio?

The top-ranked high school in Columbus on MySchoolScout is Bexley High School with a composite score of 9.3/10.

How many school districts serve Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus is served by 84 school districts: Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. Dba Millennium Commun, Horizon Science Academy Columbus, Graham School the, Yb Columbus Community School, Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus, Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus, Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus, International Acad of Columbus, Great Western Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy, A+ Arts Academy, Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, Columbus Preparatory Academy, Summit Academy Middle School - Columbus, Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus, Capital City Career Prep High School, Oakstone Community School, Educational Academy for Boys & Girls, Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School, Westside Academy, Summit Academy Community School-columbus, Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy, East Bridge Academy of Excellence, Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Charles School at Ohio Dominican University, Early College Academy, North Woods Career Prep High School, South Scioto Academy, Noble Academy-columbus, Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School, Kipp Columbus, Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School, Performance Academy Eastland, Sullivant Avenue Community School, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School, Renaissance Academy Dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca, Columbus Bilingual Academy-north, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Zenith Academy East, Columbus Performance Academy, Mason Run High School, Road to Success Academy, Central High School, Capital High School, Patriot Preparatory Academy, The Academy for Urban Scholars, Focus North High School, A+ Children's Academy, Metro Early College High School, Imagine Columbus Primary Academy, United Preparatory Academy, Ohio Construction Academy, Eastland Preparatory Academy, Flex High School, Zenith Academy West, Bridge Gate Community School, Westwood Preparatory Academy, Kids Care Elementary, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village, Great River Connections Academy, Horizon Science Academy Primary, Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy, North Columbus Preparatory Academy, Central Point Preparatory Academy, South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield, Franklinton Prep High School, Valor Academy Inc., Franklinton High School, Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus, Eagle Charter Schools of Ohio Dba the Shepard School, Bexley City, Columbus City Schools District, Grandview Heights Schools, South-western City, Westerville City, Worthington City, Hamilton Local, Groveport Madison Local, Hilliard City, Dublin City, Unity Academy, Legacy Academy of Excellence.

What is the education level in Columbus, Ohio?

According to Census data, 41% of adults in Columbus have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Columbus, Ohio?

The median household income in Columbus is approximately $64,869 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Columbus, Ohio?

Yes, Columbus has 48 private schools alongside 229 public schools. The top-rated private school is Columbus School for Girls with a score of 9.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbus, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Columbus is 17.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Columbus, Ohio?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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