For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,738 students in 43224, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 43224, OH are Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School, Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School and Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43224 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43224, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43224, OH Public Preschools (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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 preschools in 43224, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 43224, OH include Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School, Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School and Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43224?
5 public preschools are located in 43224.
What is the racial composition of students in 43224?
43224 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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