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Best Columbus ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 93 public middle schools serving 45,452 students in Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, OH are Larson Middle School, Phoenix Middle School and Jones Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Columbus, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Gr: 4-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Kilbourne Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Mccord Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1212.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Worthingway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 3-7 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1717.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 8-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Dominion Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2323.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #2424.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Gr: K-12 | 5,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3030.
Finland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1827 Finland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 801-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Groveport Madison Middle School North
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5474 Sedalia Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 837-5508
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Gr: K-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Berwick Alternative K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Scottwood Rd
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 365-6140
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Columbus, Ohio ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2020)
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Arlington Park Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Barrett Middle School (Closed 2007)
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Beck Urban Academy Elementary School (Closed 2007)
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Beery Middle School (Closed 2011)
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Gr: 6-8
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Brookhaven High School (Closed 2015)
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
C Ray Williams Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
City Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
Clay Community Schools Of Columbus-gifted Hands Pr (Closed 2007)
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Clinton Middle School (Closed 2011)
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Gr: 6-8
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2023)
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus Global Academy (Closed 2016)
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Gr: 6-12 | 827 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus Youth Entrepreneurship High School (Closed 2006)
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
Crestview Middle School (Closed 2007)
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6014
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Crittenton Community School (Closed 2014)
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Gr: 6-9 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Crossroads Preparatory Academy - Columbus (Closed 2008)
350 Columbus City Center Dr
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 586-1800
Gr: 6-9 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Deshler Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1234 East Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5518
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbus, OH include Larson Middle School, Phoenix Middle School and Jones Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbus?
93 public middle schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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