For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,605 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Columbus are Winchester Trail Elementary School and Canal Winchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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, Canal Winchester, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchester Trail Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6865 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Grades: 3-5
| 967 students
Rank: #22.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: n/an/a
6767 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Grades: K-2
| 752 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH include Winchester Trail Elementary School and Canal Winchester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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