For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,026 students in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in South Linden are Linden-mckinley Stem Academy and North Columbus Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 South Linden, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden-mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Duxberry Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-5583
Grades: 7-12
| 757 students
Rank: #22.
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1965 Gladstone Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 745-8375
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 745-8375
Grades: K-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus, OH include Linden-mckinley Stem Academy and North Columbus Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus?
the neighborhood of South Linden, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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