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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 43229 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 9,944 students in 43229, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 339 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 43229, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43229, OH are Alpine Elementary School, Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus and North Woods Career Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43229 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43229, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 43229, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1590 Alpine Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5359
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Gr: K-1 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Northgate Intermediate
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6655 Sharon Woods Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5502
Gr: 4-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Parkmoor Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1711 Penworth Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5349
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Valley Forge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Urban Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5648
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Gr: K-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Northland Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 318-0600
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Avalon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5220 Avalon Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5361
Gr: K-3 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6286 Ambleside Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1414.
Woodward Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5151 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5354
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1515.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5535 Sandalwood Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5337
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 428-6564
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Columbus Bilingual Academy-north
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-4500
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Garvey Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5351
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1919.
Northtowne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4767 Northtowne Blvd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5488
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Northland High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1919 Northcliff Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5342
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Beechcroft High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 Beechcroft Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 365-5364
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Focus North High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4807 Evanswood Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 310-0430
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
East Bridge Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4795 Evanswood Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 987-2345
Gr: K-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Prep Virtual High School. Inc.
Charter School
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(888) 995-7143
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 43229, OH?
How many public schools are located in 43229?
25 public schools are located in 43229.
What percentage of students in 43229 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 43229 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43229?
43229 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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