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Best 43214 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,252 students in 43214, OH (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,338 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 43214, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43214, OH are Indian Springs Elementary School, Colerain Elementary School and Ridgeview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43214 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43214, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43214, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50 E Henderson Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6032
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
499 E Weisheimer Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6001
Gr: PK-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4241 Rudy Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Whetstone High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4405 Scenic Dr
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Graham School The
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Graham Elementary And Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 E 16th Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 253-4000
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
World Language Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
330 E Dominion Blvd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 335-5502
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: PK | 19 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio School For The Deaf
Special Education School
500 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Ohio State School For The Blind
Special Education School
5220 N High St
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 752-1152
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43214, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43214, OH include Indian Springs Elementary School, Colerain Elementary School and Ridgeview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 43214?
12 public schools are located in 43214.
What percentage of students in 43214 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 43214 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43214?
43214 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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