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Best Hilltop Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,353 students in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hilltop are Westside Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Gr: K-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Great Western Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1258 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Wedgewood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Briggs Rd
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 365-5947
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Westmoor Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5974
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Zenith Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Bridge Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 501-3820
Gr: K-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Hilltonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2345 W Mound St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5937
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus, OH include Westside Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus?
8 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Hilltop, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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