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Best Public Elementary Schools in 43081 (Westerville, OH) (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 43081 Ohio Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 7,146 students in 43081, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43081, OH are Emerson Elementary School, Hanby Building Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43081 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43081, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best 43081, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
44 N Vine St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7080
Gr: 1-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Hanby Building Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
56 S State St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7100
Gr: 1-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
130 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7300
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Annehurst Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
925 W Main St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7000
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
270 North Spring Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7280
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
799 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7200
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Cherrington Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
522 Cherrington Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7050
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Mcvay Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
270 S Hempstead Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7230
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Huber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5757 Buenos Aires Blvd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7150
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Worthington Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Park Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 450-5500
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1212.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6375 Goldfinch Dr
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7330
Gr: K-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
Blendon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Springs Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Pointview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Pointview Dr
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7250
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43081, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43081, OH include Emerson Elementary School, Hanby Building Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43081?
15 public elementary schools are located in 43081.
What is the racial composition of students in 43081?
43081 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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