For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,766 students in 43231, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH are Hawthorne Elementary School, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School and Oakstone Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 43231 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 43231, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 43231, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5001 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7130
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7130
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Primary
Charter School
2899 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
4990 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7500
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-7500
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
5002 Farview Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-5700
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 797-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
43231, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 43231, OH include Hawthorne Elementary School, Horizon Science Academy Elementary School and Oakstone Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 43231?
6 public elementary schools are located in 43231.
What is the racial composition of students in 43231?
43231 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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