For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,276 students in 43081, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43081, OH are Cornerstone Academy Community School, Blendon Middle School and Walnut Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43081 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43081, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43081, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Grades: K-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #22.
Blendon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Springs Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
43081, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
120 Hiawatha Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7180
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7180
Grades: 1-5
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43081, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43081, OH include Cornerstone Academy Community School, Blendon Middle School and Walnut Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43081?
3 public middle schools are located in 43081.
What is the racial composition of students in 43081?
43081 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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