For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 16,153 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public schools in South Columbus are Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Sedalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
745 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: K-3
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 3-7
| 695 students
Rank: #33.
Sedalia Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5400 Sedalia Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2014
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2014
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 8-12
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Grades: 7-8
| 470 students
Rank: #88.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Madison School Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2011
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2011
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
Groveport Madison Middle School North
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5474 Sedalia Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 837-5508
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 837-5508
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: #1010.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
775 Bartfield Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stewart Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
40 Stewart Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5556
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
Rank: #1313.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
385 Reinhard Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6613
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #1414.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5127 Harbor Blvd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2000
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2000
Grades: K-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1515.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
579 E Markison Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5524
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #1717.
Zenith Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2261 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: #1818.
Dunloe Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Dunloe Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2008
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 833-2008
Grades: K-5
| 513 students
Rank: #1919.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Whitlow Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6482
Grades: PK-5
| 540 students
Rank: #2020.
Summit Academy Community School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 237-5497
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 237-5497
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Performance Academy Eastland
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2220 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Grades: K-8
| 283 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At German Village
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 669-6301
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 669-6301
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Easthaven Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2360 Garnet Pl
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 365-6149
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Eastland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2741 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 547-4493
Grades: K-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2525.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Grades: K-12
| 455 students
Rank: #2626.
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #2727.
A+ Children's Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Obetz Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8502
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8502
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Rank: #2828.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 S 4th St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5553
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5553
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3231 Lee Ellen Pl
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5099
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5099
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Watkins Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-6411
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-6411
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #3131.
Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. Dba Millennium Commun
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Refugee Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 255-5585
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 255-5585
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #3232.
South High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Ann St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5541
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5541
Grades: 7-12
| 902 students
Rank: #3333.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-8
| 166 students
Rank: #3434.
Marion-franklin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1265 Koebel Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5432
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5432
Grades: 9-12
| 450 students
Rank: #3535.
Buckeye Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5417
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5417
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus, OH include Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Intermediate School and Sedalia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus?
44 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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