These are some of the top-rated public schools in Columbus based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Columbus at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Columbus City School District
45,338 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 118 schools -
South-Western City School District
21,766 students | GROVE CITY, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Dublin City School District
16,525 students | DUBLIN, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools -
Hilliard City School District
16,082 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools -
Westerville City School District
14,571 students | WESTERVILLE, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 23 schools -
Worthington City School District
10,810 students | WORTHINGTON, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 19 schools -
Groveport Madison Local School District
6,242 students | GROVEPORT, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
Bexley City School District
2,486 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 6 schools -
Hamilton Local School District
3,082 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools -
Grandview Heights City School District
1,144 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades K-12 | 4 schools -
Ohio School For The Deaf
151 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Ohio State School For The Blin
114 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 2 schools -
Metro Early College High School
876 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades 6-12 | 1 school -
Metro Institute Of Technology School District
169 students | COLUMBUS, OH
Grades 9-10 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Columbus
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Current student
November 12, 2025
It was for sure a lot better than most public schools in the area. The teachers are actually supportive, unlike the public school ones, and in my 10 years here, (I'm in my 11th year right now,... More
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Columbus Preparatory Academy
Parent / Guardian
November 10, 2025
Do not recommend. They ghosted my daughter during registration. They should have a whites only sign on their front doors.
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Clintonville Academy
Parent / Guardian
November 07, 2025
This review is based on my personal experience with Hamilton Township Middle School and its principal, Jennifer Coaster.
In my experience, the school does not treat all students equally. I have... More
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Hamilton Middle School
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