Best Schools in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH has a total of 825 schools including 195 high schools, 149 middle schools and 462 elementary schools. A total of 379,957 students attend Columbus, OH schools. On average, schools in Columbus score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH has 195 high schools with 119,539 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Columbus score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
1. Bexley High School
SchoolGrade
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Bexley City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 736 Students
2. Olentangy High School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1688 Students
3. Dublin Jerome High School
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Dublin City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1944 Students
4. Olentangy Liberty High School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1877 Students
5. Granville High School
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Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students
6. Olentangy Berlin High School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
7. Grandview Heights High School
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Grandview Heights Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
8. New Albany High School
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New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
9. Marysville Stem Early College High School
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Marysville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 720 Students
10. Upper Arlington High School
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Upper Arlington City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH has 149 middle schools with 78,796 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Columbus score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
1. Hyatts Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
2. Granville Middle School
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Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 442 Students
3. Phoenix Middle School
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Worthington City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students
4. Olentangy Liberty Middle School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1004 Students
5. Granville Intermediate School
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Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 589 Students
6. Larson Middle School
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Grandview Heights Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 433 Students
7. New Albany Intermediate School
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New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1122 Students
8. Willard Grizzell Middle School
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Dublin City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 691 Students
9. New Albany Middle School
SchoolGrade
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New Albany-plain Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 785 Students
10. Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1034 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH has 462 elementary schools with 171,754 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Columbus score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Columbus exceed expectations.
1. Scioto Ridge Elementary School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students
2. Mary Emma Bailey Elementary School
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Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students
3. Emerson Elementary School
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Westerville City • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 208 Students
4. Barrington Road Elementary School
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Upper Arlington City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 770 Students
5. Indian Springs Elementary
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 654 Students
6. Tyler Run Elementary School
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 645 Students
7. Freedom Trail Elementary
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 598 Students
8. Wyandot Elementary School
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Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 503 Students
9. Deer Run Elementary School
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Dublin City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students
10. Walnut Creek Elementary
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Olentangy Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus, OH has a total population of 2,138,926 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
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