Best Schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has 24 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,850 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Downtown Columbus don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
The top high schools in Downtown Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grandview Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview Heights Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
2. Whetstone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 976 Students
3. Fort Hayes Arts And Academic Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 718 Students
4. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 440 Students
5. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 837 Students
6. South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 903 Students
7. Early College Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Early College Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
8. Columbus Downtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 50 Students
9. Fort Hayes Career Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
The top middle schools in Downtown Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Larson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview Heights Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 433 Students
2. Dominion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 717 Students
3. Arts Impact Middle School (aims)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
4. Champion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
The top elementary schools in Downtown Columbus, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hubbard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
2. Siebert Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 314 Students
3. Stewart Alternative Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
4. Weinland Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
5. Avondale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
6. Ohio Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
7. Sullivant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
8. Starling Pk-8
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 557 Students
9. Stevenson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grandview Heights Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has a total population of 9,220 with 10% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Columbus, 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 Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Columbus, 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 Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH
How many schools are in Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH?
Downtown Columbus, Columbus, OH has 24 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,850 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Columbus perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Downtown Columbus score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Downtown Columbus don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Columbus?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations