Best Public Schools in Zip Code 43202

The 43202 zip code area in Columbus, Ohio is home to 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Clinton Elementary School and Indianola Informal K-8 School) and 1 middle school (Dominion Middle School), all part of the Columbus City Schools District.

Among the schools in this area, Clinton Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Ohio and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Dominion Middle School and Indianola Informal K-8 School appear to be lower-performing, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in many subject areas.

Across all 3 schools, the data reveals high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 52.6% to 52.6%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The spending per student is relatively consistent, with the 2 elementary schools spending around $10,800 per student and the middle school spending $8,236 per student, in line with the district average. While the student-teacher ratios are reasonable, the lack of free/reduced lunch data for the individual schools makes it difficult to fully assess the socioeconomic factors that may be influencing student outcomes.