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Best 43229 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,036 students in 43229, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43229, OH are International Academy Of Columbus, Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy and Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43229 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43229, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 43229, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43229, OH?
How many public middle schools are located in 43229?
9 public middle schools are located in 43229.
What is the racial composition of students in 43229?
43229 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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