📊 Data: NCES CCD 2024–2025·🔄 Updated: May 2026·Editorial standards
📍 Columbus, OH · Franklin County

Columbus City School District

Grades Pre-K – 12th · 45,338 students · 118 schools · 21 zip codes

1
out of 10 Rating Poor
State reading & math proficiency · 2nd percentile among Ohio districts. Ranked within Ohio only — not comparable across states.
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School District · Ohio
Columbus City School District
📍 Columbus, OH · Franklin County · NCES LEAID 3904380
1/10
Rating
45,338
Students
118
Schools
Pre-K – 12th
Grade Span
21
Zip Codes
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Phone
(614)365-5000
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District Mailing Address
270 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215
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Enrollment
45,338 students
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Schools
118
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County
Franklin County, OH
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
3904380
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Columbus City School District21 zip codes
Zip CodeCityCountyState
43002AmlinFranklin CountyOH
43201ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43202ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43203ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43204ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43205ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43206ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43207ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43209ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43210ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43211ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43212ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43214ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43215ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43218ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43219ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43222ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43224ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43227ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43229ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
43232ColumbusFranklin CountyOH
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Columbus City School District?▼
Columbus City School District serves 21 zip codes: 43002, 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43209, 43210, 43211, 43212, 43214, 43215, 43218, 43219, 43222, 43224, 43227, 43229, 43232. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Columbus City School District rated?▼
Columbus City School District has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 2nd percentile among Ohio school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Ohio only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Columbus City School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 45,338 students across 118 schools for Columbus City School District.
What grades does Columbus City School District serve?▼
Columbus City School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Columbus City School District?▼
You can reach Columbus City School District by phone at (614)365-5000 or by mail at 270 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.

About Columbus City School District

Columbus City School District is a public school district serving 21 zip codes in Ohio, primarily in Franklin County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 2nd percentile among Ohio districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Ohio districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.

District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your assignment with the district office at (614)365-5000 before making a housing decision.

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