For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,467 students in 43205, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43205, OH are Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and Fairwood Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Elementary 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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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 elementary schools in 43205, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43205, OH include Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls, Special Education Center and Fairwood Alternative Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43205?
7 public elementary schools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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