For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,969 students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH.
The top ranked public schools in South Columbus are Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pickerington Elementary School and Pickerington High School Central. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Sycamore Creek St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 736 students
Rank: #22.
Pickerington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
775 Long Rd
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2115
Grades: PK-4
| 585 students
Rank: #33.
Pickerington High School Central
(Math: 43% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Opportunity Way
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,738 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-6385
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
Diley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 Preston Trails Dr
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-3630
Grades: 5-6
| 564 students
Rank: #66.
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 Hill Rd S
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 833-2100
Grades: 7-8
| 886 students
Rank: #77.
Pickerington Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
90 N East St
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 920-6155
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington, OH include Sycamore Creek Elementary School, Pickerington Elementary School and Pickerington High School Central.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington?
the neighborhood of South Columbus, Pickerington public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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