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Best 43205 Ohio Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 952 students in 43205, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 43205, OH are Special Education Center, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Livingston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 43205, OH Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Special Education Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5207
Gr: PK-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Fairwood Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6111
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-5527
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Ohio Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
505 S Ohio Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 43205 Ohio

43205, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Douglas Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Gr: K-5
Fair Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Gr: PK-5
Main Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 43205, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 43205, OH include Special Education Center, Fairwood Alternative Elementary School and Livingston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43205?
4 public preschools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public preschools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

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