For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,897 students in 43209, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,800 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 43209, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43209, OH are Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School and Broadleigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43209 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43209, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43209, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Broadleigh Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3039 Maryland Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6144
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Columbus Africentric Early College High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-8675
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3223 Allegheny Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6517
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43209, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43209, OH include Berwick Alternative K-8 School, Columbus Africentric Early College Elementary School and Broadleigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 43209?
5 public schools are located in 43209.
What percentage of students in 43209 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 43209 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43209?
43209 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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