For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 832 students in 43223, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH are Finland Middle School and Central Point Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 43223 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43223, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43223, OH ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Finland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1827 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Central Point Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
43223, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 223-1510
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 223-1510
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43223, OH include Finland Middle School and Central Point Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 43223?
2 public middle schools are located in 43223.
What is the racial composition of students in 43223?
43223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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