For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,080 students in 43224, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43224, OH are Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School, Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43224 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43224, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43224, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Como Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2989 Reis Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Maize Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 Maize Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
North Linden Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1718 E Cooke Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6055
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43224, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43224, OH include Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School, Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43224?
6 public preschools are located in 43224.
What is the racial composition of students in 43224?
43224 public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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