For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 324 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Southwest Columbus are Capital High School and Central Point Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Central Point Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
680 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 669-6305
Grades: K-8
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus, OH include Capital High School and Central Point Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus?
the neighborhood of Southwest Columbus, Columbus public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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