For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,866 students in 43204, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43204, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Great Western Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westmoor Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5974
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5974
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Zenith Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Hilltonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2345 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5937
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5937
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
43204, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3042 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1122 N Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43204, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43204, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43204?
6 public middle schools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public middle schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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