Public schools in Columbus, OH
236 open public schools with an address in Columbus, operated by 92 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
236
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
103,957
231 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
81
20 magnet · 6 virtual
An overview of Columbus public schools
The federal directory lists 236 public schools in Columbus, OH: 136 elementary, 29 middle, 47 high, 24 combined or other. The 231 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 103,957 students, an average of 450 per school. The largest campus is Alternative Education Academy (6,276 students), and the largest elementary school is Hamilton Elementary School (1,028).
Columbus City Schools District operates the most schools here (116), and 10 regular districts have at least one Columbus campus, plus 82 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 81 charter schools, 20 magnet schools, 6 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 57 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 24 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 31 of 57 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 57% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Columbus
Columbus City Schools District
Public school district
116 schools in Columbus
South-Western City
Public school district
11 schools in Columbus · 34 total
Worthington City
Public school district
6 schools in Columbus · 19 total
Groveport Madison Local
Public school district
5 schools in Columbus · 11 total
Hamilton Local
Public school district
5 schools in Columbus
Grandview Heights Schools
Public school district
3 schools in Columbus
Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services
State operated agency
3 schools in Columbus
Westerville City
Public school district
3 schools in Columbus · 24 total
A+ Arts Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
A+ Children's Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Alternative Education Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Bridge Gate Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Capital City Career Prep High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Capital High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Central High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Charles School at Ohio Dominican University
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Bilingual Academy-North
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Bilingual Central
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Bilingual West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Noor Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Performance Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Dublin City
Public school district
1 school in Columbus · 24 total
Early College Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
East Bridge Academy of Excellence
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Eastland Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Educational Academy for Boys & Girls
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Empowered Tech High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Flex High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Focus North High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Franklin Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Franklinton High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Franklinton Prep High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Gateway Online Academy of Ohio
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Graham Elementary and Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Graham School The
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Great River Connections Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Great Western Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Hilliard City
Public school district
1 school in Columbus · 24 total
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
International Acad Of Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Jefferson Classical Academy of Ohio
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Kids Care Elementary
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
KIPP Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Legacy Academy of Excellence
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
LINC Academy Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Mason Run High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Mater Academy Preparatory Inc.
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Metro Early College High School
Public school district
1 school in Columbus
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Noble Academy-Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
North Woods Career Prep High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Oakstone Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Ohio Construction Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Performance Academy Eastland
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Sagewood Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
South Scioto Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Sullivant Avenue Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Summit Academy School?Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
The Academy for Urban Scholars
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
United Schools Columbus
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Unity Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Westside Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
YB Columbus Community School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Zenith Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Zenith Academy East
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Zenith Academy West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Columbus
Elementary schools in Columbus
136| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ Arts Academy A+ Arts Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 247 | 8.8:1 | |
| A+ Children's Academy A+ Children's Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 107 | 26.8:1 | |
| Alpine Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–03 | 348 | 19.3:1 | |
| Asbury Elementary School Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 503 | 22.4:1 | |
| Avalon Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–03 | 399 | 21:1 | |
| Avondale Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 270 | 16.9:1 | |
| Beatty Park Elementary School Columbus City Schools District · Special Education School | KG–05 | 57 | 8.1:1 | |
| Berwick Alternative K-8 School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–08 | 691 | 17.7:1 | |
| Binns Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 299 | 19.9:1 | |
| Bluffsview Elementary School Worthington City | KG–05 | 399 | 16.4:1 | |
| Bridge Gate Community School Bridge Gate Community School · Charter | KG–08 | 199 | 12.1:1 | |
| Broadleigh Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | 01–05 | 302 | 17.8:1 | |
| Brookside Elementary School Worthington City | KG–05 | 319 | 12.8:1 | |
| Burroughs Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 371 | 14.8:1 | |
| Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 145 | 12.1:1 | |
| Cassady Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 308 | 19.3:1 | |
| Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 326 | 17.2:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School · Charter | KG–05 | 389 | 35.4:1 | |
| Clinton Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–05 | 491 | 19.6:1 | |
| Colerain Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 181 | 8.6:1 | |
| Columbus Africentric Early College ES Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–05 | 374 | 23.4:1 | |
| Columbus Bilingual Academy-North Columbus Bilingual Academy-North · Charter | KG–08 | 525 | 20.2:1 | |
| Columbus Bilingual Central Columbus Bilingual Central · Charter | KG–05 | — | — | |
| Columbus Bilingual West Columbus Bilingual West · Charter | KG–06 | 64 | 16:1 | |
| Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 637 | 25.5:1 | |
| Columbus Noor Academy Columbus Noor Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 37 | 37:1 | |
| Columbus Performance Academy Columbus Performance Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 144 | 8:1 | |
| Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–05 | 471 | 20.5:1 | |
| Como Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 225 | 14.1:1 | |
| Cranbrook Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 298 | 16.6:1 | |
| Daniel Wright Elementary School Dublin City | KG–05 | 590 | 17.4:1 | |
| Devonshire Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–05 | 414 | 15.9:1 | |
| Dunloe Elementary School Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 510 | 23.7:1 | |
| Duxberry Park Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–05 | 183 | 14.1:1 | |
| Eakin Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 242 | 16.1:1 | |
| Early Learning Center Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services | PK–KG | 19 | — | |
| East Bridge Academy of Excellence East Bridge Academy of Excellence · Charter | KG–08 | 126 | 12.6:1 | |
| East Columbus Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 364 | 21.4:1 | |
| East Franklin Elementary School South-Western City | PK–04 | 257 | 20.5:1 | |
| East Linden Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 311 | 18.3:1 | |
| Eastgate Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 171 | 17.1:1 | |
| Easthaven Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 489 | 18.1:1 | |
| Eastland Preparatory Academy Eastland Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 230 | 16.7:1 | |
| Ecole Kenwood French Immersion Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–05 | 474 | 19.8:1 | |
| Educational Academy for Boys & Girls Educational Academy for Boys & Girls · Charter | KG–05 | 182 | 22.8:1 | |
| Fairmoor Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 461 | 19.2:1 | |
| Fairwood Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 202 | 12.6:1 | |
| Finland Elementary School South-Western City | PK–04 | 371 | 16.9:1 | |
| Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus · Charter | KG–03 | 134 | 13.4:1 | |
| Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus · Charter | KG–08 | 721 | 20.3:1 | |
| Forest Park Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 375 | 18.8:1 | |
| Franklin Learning Academy Franklin Learning Academy · Charter | KG–02 | 45 | 15:1 | |
| Gables Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–05 | 446 | 21.2:1 | |
| Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 484 | 19.4:1 | |
| Graham Elementary and Middle School Graham Elementary and Middle School · Charter | KG–08 | 310 | — | |
| Granby Elementary School Worthington City | KG–05 | 404 | 16.5:1 | |
| Great Western Academy Great Western Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 694 | 16.5:1 | |
| Hamilton Elementary School Hamilton Local | KG–03 | 1,028 | 18.4:1 | |
| Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–06 | 369 | 21.7:1 | |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 538 | 18.9:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 313 | 20.9:1 | |
| Hilliard Horizon Elementary School Hilliard City | KG–05 | 596 | 17.3:1 | |
| Horizon Science Academy Elementary School Horizon Science Academy Elementary School · Charter | KG–06 | 774 | 13.3:1 | |
| Hubbard Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 280 | 17.5:1 | |
| Huy/A.G. Bell Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 463 | 13.6:1 | |
| Imagine Columbus Primary Academy Imagine Columbus Primary Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 283 | 20.2:1 | |
| Indian Springs Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–05 | 396 | 18.9:1 | |
| Indianola Informal K-8 School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | KG–08 | 721 | 19:1 | |
| Innis Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–05 | 281 | 21.6:1 | |
| International Acad Of Columbus International Acad Of Columbus · Charter | KG–08 | 313 | 26.1:1 | |
| Jefferson Classical Academy of Ohio Jefferson Classical Academy of Ohio · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Kids Care Elementary Kids Care Elementary · Charter | KG–06 | 167 | 18.6:1 | |
| Leawood Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 331 | 23.6:1 | |
| Legacy Academy of Excellence Legacy Academy of Excellence · Charter | KG–08 | 204 | 34:1 | |
| Liberty Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 545 | 20.2:1 | |
| LINC Academy Columbus LINC Academy Columbus · Charter | KG–03 | 25 | 6.3:1 | |
| Lincoln Park Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 232 | 19.3:1 | |
| Lindbergh Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 267 | 19.1:1 | |
| Linden STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–06 | 400 | 22.2:1 | |
| Livingston Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 298 | 16.6:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 348 | 20.1:1 | |
| Maize Road Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 334 | 17.6:1 | |
| Mater Academy Preparatory Inc. Mater Academy Preparatory Inc. · Charter | KG–05 | 56 | 8:1 | |
| Minerva France Elementary School Westerville City | KG–05 | 559 | 22.5:1 | |
| Moler Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 287 | 16.9:1 | |
| Noble Academy-Columbus Noble Academy-Columbus · Charter | KG–08 | 294 | 12.8:1 | |
| North Columbus Preparatory Academy North Columbus Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 131 | 32.8:1 | |
| North Linden Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 292 | 15.4:1 | |
| Northgate Intermediate Columbus City Schools District | 04–05 | 273 | 19.5:1 | |
| Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 133 | 10.2:1 | |
| Northtowne Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 321 | 20.1:1 | |
| Oakland Park Alternative Elementary Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 295 | 16.4:1 | |
| Oakmont Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 307 | 18.1:1 | |
| Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun · Charter | KG–08 | 489 | 48.9:1 | |
| Ohio Avenue Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 201 | 16.8:1 | |
| Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 521 | 20:1 | |
| Parkmoor Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 304 | 17.9:1 | |
| Parsons Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 365 | 17.4:1 | |
| Performance Academy Eastland Performance Academy Eastland · Charter | KG–08 | 320 | 16.8:1 | |
| Prairie Lincoln Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 515 | 19.4:1 | |
| Prairie Norton Elementary School South-Western City | PK–04 | 510 | 20:1 | |
| Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca · Charter | KG–08 | 120 | 11.3:1 | |
| Sagewood Preparatory Academy Sagewood Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 141 | 14.1:1 | |
| Salem Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 342 | 20.1:1 | |
| Scottwood Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 484 | 21:1 | |
| Sedalia Elementary Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 530 | 19.4:1 | |
| Shady Lane Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 382 | 21.2:1 | |
| Siebert Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 373 | 21.9:1 | |
| South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village · Charter | KG–08 | 270 | 17.1:1 | |
| South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield · Charter | KG–08 | 249 | 16.6:1 | |
| South Mifflin STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–06 | 233 | 16.6:1 | |
| South Scioto Academy South Scioto Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 224 | 17.2:1 | |
| Southwood Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–06 | 309 | 19.3:1 | |
| Starling PK-8 Columbus City Schools District | PK–08 | 525 | 18.1:1 | |
| Stevenson Elementary Grandview Heights Schools | PK–03 | 340 | 15.8:1 | |
| Stewart Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–06 | 319 | 24.5:1 | |
| Stiles Elementary School South-Western City | PK–04 | 511 | 18.6:1 | |
| Sullivant Avenue Community School Sullivant Avenue Community School · Charter | KG–06 | 301 | 33.4:1 | |
| Sullivant Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 265 | 14.7:1 | |
| Trevitt Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | — | — | |
| United Schools Columbus United Schools Columbus · Charter | KG–08 | 838 | 39.9:1 | |
| Valley Forge Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 310 | 14.1:1 | |
| Valleyview Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | KG–05 | 298 | 18.6:1 | |
| Watkins Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 278 | 18.5:1 | |
| Weinland Park Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 279 | 17.4:1 | |
| West Broad Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 356 | 17:1 | |
| West Franklin Elementary School South-Western City | KG–04 | 488 | 18.6:1 | |
| West Mound Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 316 | 19.8:1 | |
| Westgate Alternative Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 279 | 18.6:1 | |
| Westside Academy Westside Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 339 | 22.2:1 | |
| Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 383 | 18.2:1 | |
| Windsor STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | PK–06 | 345 | 20.3:1 | |
| Winterset Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 326 | 20.4:1 | |
| Woodcrest Elementary School Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 286 | 17.9:1 | |
| Worthington Hills Elementary School Worthington City | KG–05 | 528 | 18.3:1 | |
| Zenith Academy East Zenith Academy East · Charter | KG–08 | 178 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Columbus
29| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Impact Middle School (Aims) Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 06–08 | 507 | 14.9:1 | |
| Buckeye Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 326 | 13.6:1 | |
| Champion Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 338 | 15.4:1 | |
| Columbus Africentric Early College Middle School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 06–08 | 198 | 24.8:1 | |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Boys Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 106 | 8.8:1 | |
| Columbus City Preparatory School for Girls Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 196 | 13.1:1 | |
| Dominion Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 745 | 15.5:1 | |
| Finland Middle School South-Western City | 07–08 | 673 | 15.2:1 | |
| Franklin Woods Intermediate School South-Western City | 05–06 | 666 | 21.5:1 | |
| Groveport Madison Middle School North Groveport Madison Local | 06–08 | 485 | 15.6:1 | |
| Hamilton Intermediate School Hamilton Local | 04–07 | 706 | 20.2:1 | |
| Hamilton Middle School Hamilton Local | 07–08 | 477 | 19.1:1 | |
| Hilltonia Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 420 | 12.4:1 | |
| Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School · Charter | 06–08 | 462 | 11:1 | |
| Johnson Park Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 349 | 11.3:1 | |
| Larson Middle School Grandview Heights Schools | 04–08 | 453 | 16:1 | |
| Mccord Middle School Worthington City | 06–08 | 636 | 15.1:1 | |
| Medina Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 438 | 15.6:1 | |
| Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School · Charter | 06–08 | 165 | 23.6:1 | |
| Mifflin Alternative Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 356 | 14.2:1 | |
| Minerva Park Middle School Westerville City | 06–08 | 753 | 14.6:1 | |
| Norton Middle School South-Western City | 07–08 | 583 | 14.9:1 | |
| Ridgeview Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 485 | 14.7:1 | |
| Sherwood Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 498 | 15.6:1 | |
| Wedgewood Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 476 | 13.2:1 | |
| Westmoor Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 416 | 14.3:1 | |
| Woodward Park Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 836 | 16.4:1 | |
| World Language Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 536 | 17.3:1 | |
| Yorktown Middle School Columbus City Schools District | 06–08 | 362 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Columbus
47| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & College Preparatory Academy Arts & College Preparatory Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 473 | 16.3:1 | |
| Beechcroft High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 587 | 14.3:1 | |
| Briggs High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 956 | 18.7:1 | |
| Capital City Career Prep High School Capital City Career Prep High School · Charter | 09–12 | 93 | 13.3:1 | |
| Capital High School Capital High School · Charter | 09–12 | 76 | 19:1 | |
| Centennial High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 702 | 16.7:1 | |
| Central High School Central High School · Charter | 09–12 | 93 | 15.5:1 | |
| Charles School at Ohio Dominican University Charles School at Ohio Dominican University · Charter | 09–12 | 320 | 22.9:1 | |
| Columbus Africentric Early College High School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 09–12 | 332 | 15.8:1 | |
| Columbus Alternative High School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 09–12 | 820 | 20:1 | |
| Columbus Downtown High School Columbus City Schools District · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 48 | 1.3:1 | |
| Columbus International High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 540 | 16.9:1 | |
| Columbus Online Academy Columbus City Schools District · Virtual | 07–12 | 305 | 10.5:1 | |
| Columbus Scioto 6-12 Columbus City Schools District · Special Education School | 06–12 | 92 | 4.6:1 | |
| Early College Academy Early College Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 114 | 15.2:1 | |
| East High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 431 | 14.4:1 | |
| Eastmoor Academy Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 584 | 16.2:1 | |
| Empowered Tech High School Empowered Tech High School · Charter | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Flex High School Flex High School · Charter | 09–12 | 370 | 46.3:1 | |
| Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus Focus Learning Academy of Southeastern Columbus · Charter | 09–12 | 242 | 27.3:1 | |
| Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus Focus Learning Academy of Southwestern Columbus · Charter | 09–12 | 477 | 61.5:1 | |
| Focus North High School Focus North High School · Charter | 09–12 | 202 | 19:1 | |
| Fort Hayes Arts and Academic HS Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 09–12 | 752 | 19.8:1 | |
| Fort Hayes Career Center Columbus City Schools District · Magnet · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | 102 | 3.6:1 | |
| Franklin Heights High School South-Western City | 09–12 | 1,398 | 19.3:1 | |
| Franklinton High School Franklinton High School · Charter | 09–12 | 155 | 15.2:1 | |
| Franklinton Prep High School Franklinton Prep High School · Charter | 09–12 | 216 | 27:1 | |
| Gateway Online Academy of Ohio Gateway Online Academy of Ohio · Charter · Virtual | 09–12 | 1,255 | 26.7:1 | |
| Graham School The Graham School The · Charter | 09–12 | 139 | 12.6:1 | |
| Grandview Heights High School Grandview Heights Schools | 09–12 | 338 | 13.4:1 | |
| Hamilton Township High School Hamilton Local | 09–12 | 873 | 20.8:1 | |
| Horizon Science Academy Columbus Horizon Science Academy Columbus · Charter | 09–12 | 680 | 12.8:1 | |
| Independence High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 852 | 18.5:1 | |
| Linden-McKinley STEM Academy Columbus City Schools District · Magnet | 07–12 | 795 | 19.9:1 | |
| Marion-Franklin High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 430 | 14.8:1 | |
| Mason Run High School Mason Run High School · Charter | 09–12 | 127 | 23.1:1 | |
| Mifflin High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 801 | 17.4:1 | |
| Northland High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 1,029 | 17.4:1 | |
| Ohio Construction Academy Ohio Construction Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 122 | 40.7:1 | |
| Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio · Charter · Virtual | 06–12 | 442 | 18.4:1 | |
| South High School Columbus City Schools District | 07–12 | 873 | 15.1:1 | |
| The Academy for Urban Scholars The Academy for Urban Scholars · Charter | 09–12 | 386 | 27.6:1 | |
| Unity Academy Unity Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 96 | 24:1 | |
| Walnut Ridge High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 775 | 17.2:1 | |
| West High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 846 | 16.6:1 | |
| Whetstone High School Columbus City Schools District | 09–12 | 1,017 | 19.6:1 | |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School Worthington City | 09–12 | 1,623 | 17.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Columbus
24| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Education Academy Alternative Education Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 6,276 | 35.2:1 | |
| Columbus Arts & Technology Academy Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 539 | 19.3:1 | |
| Columbus Preparatory Academy Columbus Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 797 | 20.2:1 | |
| Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy · Charter | KG–09 | 397 | 19.9:1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Family Center Columbus City Schools District | PK–PK | 22 | — | |
| Great River Connections Academy Great River Connections Academy · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 1,608 | 41.9:1 | |
| Hamilton Local Preschool Hamilton Local | PK–PK | 184 | 30.7:1 | |
| KIPP Columbus KIPP Columbus · Charter | KG–12 | 1,945 | 10.9:1 | |
| Linden Park Neighborhood Early Childhood Education Center Columbus City Schools District | PK–PK | 64 | 10.7:1 | |
| Metro Early College High School Metro Early College High School | KG–12 | 869 | 18.5:1 | |
| North Woods Career Prep High School North Woods Career Prep High School · Charter | 09–11 | 94 | 14.5:1 | |
| Oakstone Community School Oakstone Community School · Charter · Special Education School | KG–12 | 197 | 5.8:1 | |
| Ohio Connections Academy Inc Ohio Connections Academy Inc · Charter · Virtual | KG–12 | 5,191 | 39.9:1 | |
| Ohio School for the Deaf Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services · Special Education School | KG–12 | 127 | 4.9:1 | |
| Ohio State School for the Blind Ohio Deaf and Blind Education Services · Special Education School | KG–12 | 114 | 4.6:1 | |
| Patriot Preparatory Academy Patriot Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 743 | 16.7:1 | |
| Special Education Center Columbus City Schools District | PK–12 | 178 | — | |
| Stiles Family Center South-Western City · Special Education School | PK–PK | 30 | 7.5:1 | |
| Summit Academy School?Columbus Summit Academy School?Columbus · Charter | KG–12 | 36 | 7.2:1 | |
| Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio Virtual Preparatory Academy of Ohio · Charter | KG–10 | — | — | |
| Westwood Preparatory Academy Westwood Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 327 | 10.6:1 | |
| YB Columbus Community School YB Columbus Community School · Charter | 11–11 | 264 | 29.3:1 | |
| Zenith Academy Zenith Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 429 | 21.5:1 | |
| Zenith Academy West Zenith Academy West · Charter | KG–09 | 141 | 35.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.1%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black44.2%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 231 Columbus schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (103,957 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Columbus
How many public schools are in Columbus, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 236 open public schools with a location address in Columbus: 136 elementary, 29 middle, 47 high, 24 combined or other. Together they reported 103,957 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Columbus?
Schools with an address in Columbus belong to 92 education agencies, led by Columbus City Schools District (116 schools), South-Western City (11 schools), Worthington City (6 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Columbus?
Worthington Kilbourne High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Columbus, with 1,623 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Columbus?
Yes. 81 of the 236 public schools in Columbus are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including A+ Arts Academy, A+ Children's Academy, Alternative Education Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Columbus schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Columbus public schools is 17.7:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Columbus guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities