For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,898 students in 43205, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 159 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 43205, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Gr: 2-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
East High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6096
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Gr: PK-6 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Gr: K-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Ohio Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 43205, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and East High School.
How many public schools are located in 43205?
8 public schools are located in 43205.
What percentage of students in 43205 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 43205 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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