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Best 43204 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,565 students in 43204, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 777 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 43204, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43204, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, West Franklin Elementary School and Westgate Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43204, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 279-0646
Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Binns Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1080 Binns Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5911
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Franklin Heights High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2989 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-6312
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
Great Western Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1258 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Gr: K-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
West Broad Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2744 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5964
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Westmoor Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5974
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Zenith Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Gr: K-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Sullivant Avenue Community School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3435 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 308-5991
Gr: K-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Hilltonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2345 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5937
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
179 S Powell Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5956
Gr: 9-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1515.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
551 S Richardson Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5923
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Bilingual West
Charter School
2364 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43204
(380) 266-0055
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43204, OH?
How many public schools are located in 43204?
16 public schools are located in 43204.
What percentage of students in 43204 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 43204 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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