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Best 43085 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 12,655 students in 43085, OH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,883 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 43085, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43085, OH are Evening Street Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Wilson Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43085 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43085, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43085, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evening Street Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
885 Evening St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4400
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Wilson Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6500 Northland Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4800
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Kilbourne Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Colonial Hills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5800 Greenwich St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5400
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Worthington Estates Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6760 Rieber St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4600
Gr: K-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Worthington High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 W Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Slate Hill Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7625 Alta View Blvd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5000
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Worthingway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Snouffer Rd
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 schools in 43085, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43085, OH include Evening Street Elementary School, Phoenix Middle School and Wilson Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43085?
12 public schools are located in 43085.
What percentage of students in 43085 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 43085 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43085?
43085 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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