For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,835 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in South Columbus are Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Trail Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6865 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2150
Gr: 3-5 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Canal Winchester High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
6767 Gender Rd
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2154
Gr: PK-2 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester, OH include Winchester Trail Elementary School, Canal Winchester High School and Canal Winchester Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Canal Winchester public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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