Best Northwest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 522 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public school in Northwest is Ridgeview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus, OH public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4241 Rudy Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 365-5506
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus, OH include Ridgeview Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Northwest, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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