Best Schools in West Gate, Columbus, OH
West Gate, Columbus, OH has 17 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 11,006 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in West Gate exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Gate, Columbus, OH
The top high schools in West Gate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1832 Students
2. Franklin Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1338 Students
3. Briggs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 980 Students
4. West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 837 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Gate, Columbus, OH
The top middle schools in West Gate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Finland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 637 Students
2. Galloway Ridge Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 731 Students
3. Franklin Woods Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 623 Students
4. Norton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Wedgewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
6. Westmoor Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Gate, Columbus, OH
The top elementary schools in West Gate, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 476 Students
2. Binns Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
3. Prairie Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South-western City • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 529 Students
4. Westgate Alternative Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 277 Students
5. Eakin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus City Schools District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
6. Sullivant Avenue Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivant Avenue Community School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 277 Students
7. St Mary Magdalene School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Magdalene School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Gate, Columbus, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Gate, Columbus, OH has a total population of 5,141 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Gate, 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 West Gate, Columbus, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.29 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Gate, Columbus, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Gate, 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 West Gate, Columbus, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Gate, Columbus, OH
How many schools are in West Gate, Columbus, OH?
West Gate, Columbus, OH has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,006 students in total.
How do schools in West Gate perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in West Gate score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in West Gate exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Gate?
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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