For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,527 students in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklinton are United Preparatory Academy, Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 851 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.
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
Rank: #44.
Sullivant Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
791 Griggs Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6524
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 365-6524
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus, OH include United Preparatory Academy, Avondale Elementary School and Starling Pk-8.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Franklinton, Columbus public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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