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Best 43228 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,485 students in 43228, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 233 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 43228, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43228, OH are Hilliard Horizon Elementary School, Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School and Prairie Norton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43228 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43228, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43228, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilliard Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 Renner Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 921-5800
Gr: K-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
784 Georgian Dr
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5931
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Norton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8450
Gr: PK-4 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4900 Amesbury Way
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8300
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Norton Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Stiles Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 801-8375
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Wedgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5947
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bridge Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3774 Eakin Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5928
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Stiles Family Center
4702 Stiles Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 870-5533
Gr: PK | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43228, OH?
How many public schools are located in 43228?
11 public schools are located in 43228.
What percentage of students in 43228 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 43228 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43228?
43228 public schools minority enrollment is 72% 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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