For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,276 students in 43204, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 43204, OH are Westgate Alternative Elementary School, Valleyview Elementary School and West Broad Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43204, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westgate Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3080 Wicklow Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5971
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Valleyview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2989 Valleyview Dr
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-6312
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-6312
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
West Broad Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2744 W Broad St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5964
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5964
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
551 S Richardson Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5923
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 365-5923
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
43204, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3042 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
1122 N Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Grades: K-4
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 43204, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 43204, OH include Westgate Alternative Elementary School, Valleyview Elementary School and West Broad Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43204?
4 public preschools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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