Best Far Northwest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,412 students in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Far Northwest are Granby Elementary School, Worthington Kilbourne High School and Mccord Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1490 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4500
Gr: K-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Worthington Kilbourne High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1499 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,623 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mccord Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus, OH include Granby Elementary School, Worthington Kilbourne High School and Mccord Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Far Northwest, Columbus public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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