For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,957 students in 43147, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43147, OH are Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School and Pickerington Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43147 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43147, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43147, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12445 Ault Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 830-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Gr: 7-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43147, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43147, OH include Pickerington Lakeview Junior High School, Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School and Pickerington Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43147?
3 public middle schools are located in 43147.
What is the racial composition of students in 43147?
43147 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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