For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,977 students in 43085, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43085, OH are Phoenix Middle School, Kilbourne Middle School and Worthingway Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43085 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43085, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43085, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Worthingway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43085, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43085, OH include Phoenix Middle School, Kilbourne Middle School and Worthingway Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43085?
5 public middle schools are located in 43085.
What is the racial composition of students in 43085?
43085 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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