For the 2025 school year, there are 209 public elementary schools serving 86,319 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, OH are Windermere Elementary School, Evening Street Elementary School and Greensview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windermere Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4101 Windermere Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5060
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Evening Street Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
885 Evening St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Greensview Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4301 Greensview Dr
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5050
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Worthington Hills Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1221 Candlewood Dr
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4700
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Barrington Road Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1780 Barrington Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5180
Gr: K-5 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 Venetian Way
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5545
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1065 Oxley Rd
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4200
Gr: PK-3 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Gr: 4-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Bluffsview Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7111 Linworth Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5100
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Clinton Heights Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6532
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Maryland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2754 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-3280
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Cassingham Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4266
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2555 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4226
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Wilson Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6500 Northland Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4800
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4800
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Kilbourne Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Wickliffe Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Wickliffe Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5150
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Colonial Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5800 Greenwich St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2121.
Tremont Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 Tremont Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5170
Gr: K-5 | 700 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Carpenter Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5560
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Worthington Estates Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6760 Rieber St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4600
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4600
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: K-3 | 973 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 E Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
Mccord Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Chapelfield Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 Chapelfield Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5575
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6700 Mcvey Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5300
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-5300
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3232.
Slate Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7625 Alta View Blvd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5000
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5000
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3333.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3535.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Columbus, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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%
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Gr: 6-12 | 827 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Gr: 6-9 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Gr: 6-9 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Columbus, OH include Windermere Elementary School, Evening Street Elementary School and Greensview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Columbus?
209 public elementary schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Columbus include: Worthingway Middle School vs. Kilbourne Middle School, Gahanna East Middle School vs. Gahanna South Middle School, Gahanna South Middle School vs. Gahanna East Middle School
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