For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,345 students in 43215, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43215, OH are United Schools Columbus and Arts Impact Middle School (Aims). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43215 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43215, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43215, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Schools Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
680 Jack Gibbs Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5558
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 365-5558
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43215, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43215, OH include United Schools Columbus and Arts Impact Middle School (Aims).
How many public middle schools are located in 43215?
2 public middle schools are located in 43215.
What is the racial composition of students in 43215?
43215 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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