For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 864 students in 43209, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43209, OH are Berwick Alternative K-8 School and Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43209 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43209, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43209, OH Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
43209, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
1565 Integrity Dr E
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 464-1500
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43209, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43209, OH include Berwick Alternative K-8 School and Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43209?
2 public middle schools are located in 43209.
What is the racial composition of students in 43209?
43209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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