For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,219 students in 43222, OH.
The top ranked public schools in 43222, OH are Central High School, Avondale Elementary School and Franklinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 43222 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 43222, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 43222, OH Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 Hawkes Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-6511
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Franklinton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
89 Avondale Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 427-1012
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Franklinton Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Starling Pk-8
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 S Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Grades: PK-8
| 509 students
43222, Ohio Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 636-3721
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 South Central Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 365-5945
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 43222, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 43222, OH include Central High School, Avondale Elementary School and Franklinton High School.
How many public schools are located in 43222?
5 public schools are located in 43222.
What is the racial composition of students in 43222?
43222 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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