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Best 43215 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,081 students in 43215, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 409 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 43215, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43215, OH are United Schools Columbus, Hubbard Elementary School and Arts Impact Middle School (Aims). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43215 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43215, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43215, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Schools Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Hubbard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
104 W Hubbard Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5564
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5558
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
137 E State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 298-4742
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 9-12 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Flex High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
567 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Downtown High School
Vocational School
365 S 4th St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-2283
Gr: 10-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Hayes Career Center
Vocational School
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-6681
Gr: 10-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Learning Academy
Charter School
61 E Mound St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-7599
Gr: K-2 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Linc Academy Columbus
Charter School
33 N Grubb St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 565-8442
Gr: K-2 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43215, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43215, OH include United Schools Columbus, Hubbard Elementary School and Arts Impact Middle School (Aims).
How many public schools are located in 43215?
10 public schools are located in 43215.
What percentage of students in 43215 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 43215 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43215?
43215 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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