For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,738 students in 43224, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 43224, OH are Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School, Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 43224 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 43224, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43224, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-8129
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3392 Atwood Ter
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6058
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Como Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2989 Reis Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6013
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Maize Road Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4360 Maize Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
43224, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3400 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 428-6013
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
1465 Oakland Park Ave
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 299-1007
Grades: K-5
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 43224, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 43224, OH include Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 School, Huy/a.g. Bell Elementary School and Oakland Park Alternative Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 43224?
5 public preschools are located in 43224.
What is the racial composition of students in 43224?
43224 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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