For the 2025 school year, there are 388 public schools serving 198,176 students in Franklin County, OH (there are , serving 27,409 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH are Windermere Elementary School, Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School and Deer Run Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Franklin County (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.
Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4900 Brandonway Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 717-6611
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 717-6611
Gr: K-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Deer Run Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8815 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5932
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5932
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Wyandot Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5620 Dublinshire Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 761-5840
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Gr: 1-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Eli Pinney Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9989 Concord Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3570
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3570
Gr: K-5 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7175 Glacier Ridge Blvd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 733-0012
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 733-0012
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Dublin Jerome High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8300 Hyland Croy Rd
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-7377
Gr: 9-12 | 2,009 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hanby Building Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56 S State St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Gr: 1-5 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Scottish Corners Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5950 Sells Mill Dr
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5963
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5963
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
New Albany Intermediate School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
177 N High St
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 741-3000
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 741-3000
Gr: 4-6 | 1,176 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
New Albany Primary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
87 N High St
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8600
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8600
Gr: 1-3 | 1,025 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2323.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Upper Arlington High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1625 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,895 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
Bexley High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
326 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 231-4591
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6600 E Dublin Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Henry Karrer Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7245 Tullymore Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3131.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hoffman Trails Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4301 Hoffman Farms Dr
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-5700
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-5700
Gr: K-6 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3434.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-8025
Gr: K-4 | 741 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3535.
Grandview Heights High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1587 W 3rd Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
144 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
Dublin, OH 43017
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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%
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
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%
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Gr: 5-6 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Gr: PK-12
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%
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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%
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, OH include Windermere Elementary School, Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School and Deer Run Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County?
388 public schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Franklin County include: Hamilton Local Preschool vs. Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall, The Bostic Head Start Center vs. South-western Preschool Center, Willard Grizzell Middle School vs. Henry Karrer Middle School
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