For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,147 students in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Scioto are Columbus Preparatory Academy and Noble Academy-columbus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Noble Academy-columbus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy and Noble Academy-columbus.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus?
the neighborhood of West Scioto, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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