For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,325 students in 43224, OH (there are , serving 2,626 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 43224, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 43224, OH are Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School, Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School and Kipp Columbus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43224 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43224, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43224, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Grades: K-12
| 2,084 students
Rank: #44.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Columbus International High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-4054
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-4054
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Como Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2989 Reis Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Innis Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3399 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5462
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5462
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Maize Road Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4360 Maize Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
North Linden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1718 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #1010.
Kids Care Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3360 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Rank: #1111.
Medina Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
43224, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3400 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
1465 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43224, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43224, OH include Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School, Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School and Kipp Columbus.
How many public schools are located in 43224?
11 public schools are located in 43224.
What percentage of students in 43224 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 43224 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43224?
43224 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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