For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,218 students in 43224, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43224, OH are Kipp Columbus and Kids Care Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 43224 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 43224, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 43224, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 2,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Kids Care Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3360 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
43224, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
3400 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students
1465 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Gr: K-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 43224, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43224, OH include Kipp Columbus and Kids Care Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 43224?
2 public charter schools are located in 43224.
What is the racial composition of students in 43224?
43224 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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