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Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 116 public middle schools serving 61,394 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH are Larson Middle School, Willard Grizzell Middle School and Phoenix Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Franklin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Larson Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1240 Oakland Ave
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 485-4100
Gr: 4-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Phoenix Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Jones Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Arlington Ave
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5080
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
New Albany Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6600 E Dublin Granville Rd
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 413-8500
Gr: 7-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Henry Karrer Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7245 Tullymore Dr
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 873-0459
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1850 Hastings Ln
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 487-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Bexley Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Cassingham Rd
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 237-4277
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Kilbourne Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
50 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Gahanna East Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
730 Clotts Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2271 Holton Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 801-3800
Gr: 7-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Mccord Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 Hard Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
(614) 450-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Hilliard Weaver Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4600 Avery Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Upper Arlington Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1619 Zollinger Rd
Columbus, OH 43221
(614) 487-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1616.
Hilliard Memorial Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2900 Walker Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Gahanna South Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
349 Shady Spring Dr
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 337-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1919.
Metro Early College High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1929 Kenny Rd
Columbus, OH 43210
(614) 259-6639
Gr: 6-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2020.
Worthingway Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6625 Guyer St
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
765 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 3-7 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
Gahanna West Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 N Stygler Rd
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 478-5570
Gr: 6-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2323.
Ann Simpson Davis Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Sutter Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 761-5820
Gr: 6-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2424.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
John Sells Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 764-5919
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Canal Winchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7155 Parkview Dr
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Perry Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Snouffer Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(614) 450-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Blendon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
223 S Otterbein Ave
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Indianola Informal K-8 School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
251 E Weber Rd
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-5579
Gr: K-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
Hilliard Heritage Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5670 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 921-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3232.
Hamilton Township High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1105 Rathmell Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 491-8044
Gr: 8-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Walnut Springs Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
888 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #3434.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Dominion Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Arcadia Ave
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 365-6020
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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Franklin County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1919 Building Preschool (Closed 2023)
144 W Bridge St
Dublin, OH 43017
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Gr: K-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2020)
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Alexander Graham Bell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Arlington Park Elementary School (Closed 2015)
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Barrett Middle School (Closed 2007)
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Gr: 6-9 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Beck Urban Academy Elementary School (Closed 2007)
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Beery Middle School (Closed 2011)
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Gr: 6-8
Brentnell Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2007)
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Brookhaven High School (Closed 2015)
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Gr: 4-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2020)
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Buckeye Ranch (Closed 2009)
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Gr: 5-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
C Ray Williams Early Childhood Center (Closed 2018)
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Gr: 1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2023)
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Gr: K-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Canal Winchester Intermediate Elementary School (Closed 2008)
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Gr: 5-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Canal Winchester Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Gr: PK-12
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Central College Elementary School (Closed 2013)
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Gr: 1-5 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
City Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Gr: 6-11 | 70 students
Clay Community Schools Of Columbus-gifted Hands Pr (Closed 2007)
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Clinton Middle School (Closed 2011)
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Gr: 6-8
Columbus Academy Of Literacy And Mathematics (Closed 2012)
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Gr: K-5 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2023)
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Gr: K-7 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, OH include Larson Middle School, Willard Grizzell Middle School and Phoenix Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
116 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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