2020 Best Middle Schools in the Columbus AreaAbout this List

The Columbus Academy

• Private School
• Gahanna, OH
• PK, K-12
• 26 reviews

Senior: I attended CA from k-12th. I have been able to get involved in many things and offered many opportunities I would not have gotten elsewhere such as close and personal relationships with my teachers, stellar college prep, and a community of students who care deeply about diversity and living by the school values which include respect and moral courage. Academics are also amazing. They have turned me into a person of character with better critical writing, reading and speaking skills!
I'm aware that no school is perfect, but there are still some policies that need to be worked on. That being said, there are members of the administration that take the time to listen to talk to you when there is any type of problem.
I am appreciative of all that academy has offered me. Growing up among a small group of people you have known for years can keep you from seeing many of the realities outside your little bubble, but even at the end of all of it, I feel prepared for the real world.
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• A+

• 1,085 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbus School for Girls

• Private School
• Columbus, OH
• PK, K-12
• 50 reviews

Senior: I have had the opportunity to be very active in my community with amazing extracurriculars such as theater, athletics, and service. At CSG no certain person does one specific club or activity it is cool to be active. The teachers care about getting to know them as a person. CSG creates a very close knit community because of its small class size. There is a lot of free time in the highschool which allows for quality time with peers and studying.
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• A+

• 567 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Wellington School

• Private School
• Columbus, OH
• PK, K-12
• 43 reviews

Senior: Very close knit community. Just like any other school however, there are pros and cons to attending Wellington. If you're looking for a high school experience primarily with exciting sporting events with large crowds Wellington may not be for you. But if you're looking for a well-rounded high school experience filled with unconventional high school classes, research opportunities, connections with fantastic alumni and mentors, and fun clubs and student organizations, and lots of school pride, Wellington is the perfect place for you. For an independent school, Wellington has great diversity in terms of ethnic diversity, political views , athletic interests, and performing and visual arts students.
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• A+

• 664 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbus Preparatory Academy

• Public School
• Columbus, OH
• K-11
• 8 reviews

Parent: We left Southwestern City Schools. My oldest is 5th-8th grade here. She's a great student &loves it! My youngest started in Kndgtn w/weekly homework&I'm thankful for this. I know if she would have gotten her start anywhere else, she would not be where she is today. They grade on an A-F scale in grades K-11, which I love! Once my youngest showed signs of struggling in reading...I FREAKED! Her having minor speech issues, didn't help with the reading level expected in kndgtn. She did so well in all other areas. She was even further along then cousins in district schools the same age, so when they wanted to retain her in kndgrtn, it was my worst nightmare. I had read&heard of this happening &didn't understand because I absolutely LOVED her teacher,&thought she was doing well. We made the decision to keep her here&I'm thankful. She flew thru her 2nd year with so much confidence. She's now thriving at the end of 1st grade. It's not always easy, but it's...A GREAT SCHOOL!
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• A+

• 744 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Henry Karrer Middle School

• Dublin City School District, OH
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: This school is hands down one of the best in all of Ohio. The teachers are brilliant and the students are amazing! Its music program is the best in Ohio!
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• A+

• 862 Students
• 34:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Berkshire Middle School

• Olentangy Local School District, OH
• 6-8
• 1 review

Alum: The teachers at Berkshire are great. The school itself is newer than many other schools and has an amazing building. It is easy to navigate and get around.
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• A+

• 984 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Olentangy Liberty Middle School

• Olentangy Local School District, OH
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: Teachers are great. We have almost half of the school in the olentangy gifted programs.The gifted department here is very slouchy, even if you ask there is not much help, or students are discouraged on matters of subject selection for high school credits. Great admin. Our office staff are very friendly .gym facilities are good. Athletic department is good , but I have to mention middle school girls tennis is terrible, the coach won’t show up most days after he collects the money. Only for paid classes and selling the logo wear he comes. Other days it is totally unstructured and some parent volunteers are running it, they select teams every day and you will end up waiting for your turn since we have limited courts available. Parent volunteers prefer their kids to play naturally.
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• A+

• 1,017 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hyatts Middle School

• Olentangy Local School District, OH
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A+

• 915 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Olentangy Shanahan Middle School

• Olentangy Local School District, OH
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Sophomore: This school has amazing principal and teachers. I went here and I'm really prepared for high school!
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• A+

• 1,208 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Willard Grizzell Middle School

• Dublin City School District, OH
• 6-8
• 1 review

Niche User: This is the best school ever! Everyone is so nice and supportive! It’s like your at home but you are learning to!
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• A+

• 871 Students
• 39:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New Albany Middle School

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, OH
• 7-8
• 9 reviews

Alum: I loved middle school and learned so much while there. I always was having new challenges and being pushed academically while being supported socially.
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• A

• 806 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Phoenix Middle School

• Worthington City School District, OH
• 7-8
• 1 review

Alum: Phoenix Middle School is the most productive school system I have ever seen. The program is very effective. I learned so much academically and socially. Teachers are all wonderful.
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• A

• 166 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Olentangy Orange Middle School

• Olentangy Local School District, OH
• 6-8
• 16 reviews

Niche User: I used to go to this school and honestly I have had high highs and low lows, I will say the teachers are supportive and are pretty good at teaching. The food is average and there are wayyy too many students. The school is borderline overflowing which causes less personalized care unless you ask for it, and I have had instances where the lunchroom is so full you can't eat there! It requires a bit of independence to go here and do well to be honest.
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• A

• 1,011 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Larry Larson Middle School

• Grandview Heights City School District, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 233 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bexley Middle School

• Bexley City School District, OH
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: Bexley middle school is so fun! Contrary to whoever wrote that last mean review, BMS is a cool middle school. No, I’m not in that “popular” kid group that other person talked about (it’s really just a different friend group) but I still wouldn’t trade anything for the friends I have. Sometimes school is tough, and the grading is a little weird, and there a some some teachers who I have a couple problems with, overall i give this school a 5/5!
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• A

• 575 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jones Middle School

• Upper Arlington Schools, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 730 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John Sells Middle School

• Dublin City School District, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 923 Students
• 64:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evening Street Elementary School

• Worthington City School District, OH
• K-7

• A

• 512 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Worthington Christian School K-12

• Private School
• Worthington, OH
• K-12
• 94 reviews

Parent: The academics and college readiness is great, as well as the teachers and care for the students. The one thing that is a turn off for me, as a parent, Is some of the administration. It appears as if they are more concerned with image such as the look of uniforms and their "brand". Wish they were more concerned with reputation, which in my mind is completely different!
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• A

• 916 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Columbus Torah Academy

• Private School
• Columbus, OH
• K-12
• 4 reviews

Parent: I have children in the elementary school. I have seen them grow and change and truly enjoy the knowledge and experiences they are receiving. At such a young age, learning a second language is fantastic. I see my children growing, interacting socializing and moving forward with the school and culture. I think it is absolutely amazing. They are having a great experience!! I love that they have a program where they reward the children for doing the right thing.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• 197 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westerville Central High School

• Westerville City School District, OH
• 5-12
• 269 reviews

Junior: The building and faculty are great! I took off a star because of recent administrative changes that make students at and teachers’ lives harder generally create a negative attitude around the school. Nonetheless, students are generally kind and teachers are generally understanding. The building and theater are beautiful.
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• A

• 1,872 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Toll Gate Middle School

• Pickerington Local School District, OH
• 5-6

• A

• 472 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tree of Life Christian School

• Private School
• Columbus, OH
• PK, K-12
• 49 reviews

Senior: Tree of Life Christian School has taught me so much in a great environment. This is a place where you can get a great education and engage in many different activities ranging from sports to fine arts to further education. Students are curious and that curiosity often prompts them to self-education. Students learn what self-governance is and how to do things in the world by themselves, which is a very important skill. Graduates who return to Tree of Life to visit the school often talk about how well prepared they were for the challenges that college presents.
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• A

• 558 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hastings Middle School

• Upper Arlington Schools, OH
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Alum: Hastings middle school is a very good place to watch your children grow in academics and athletics. Your kids will love Hastings middle school as it is full of such fun things that improve personal growth.
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• A

• 684 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Gahanna East Middle School

• Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, OH
• 6-8
• 3 reviews

Middle School Student: Excellent Academics, the extracurriculers are amazing. And the DIversity of the stundets are quite Well.
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• A

• 478 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio