The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Science. The lowest is 33% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Columbus Bilingual Academy-north
Columbus Bilingual Academy-North is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Columbus, with enrollment of roughly half a thousand students, more than nine out of ten of whom are Hispanic. The school sits on Morse Road on the north side of the city, in a zip code where housing values are modest and rents are moderate relative to the state benchmark.
The school's defining feature is its bilingual program. The enrollment composition reflects a deeply integrated Spanish-language learner population, and the instructional model centers on dual-language immersion across the elementary and middle grades. This is not a typical neighborhood school; families choose it deliberately. For families seeking a Spanish-English dual-language pathway and cultural continuity, this school offers it as a tuition-free public charter option.
Recent state test results show mixed performance. In math for grades three through eight, the school's proficiency rate is just under half. Science proficiency sits at a similar level. English language arts proficiency is lower, in the low-to-mid range. These outcomes are below the median for schools across Franklin County, placing the school in the lower quartile when compared to other district-level entities in the county. The data reflects a single year of testing, so trend information is not available to show whether performance is moving.
One qualification matters here: the school earned the 2024 Momentum Award from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, a state recognition for sustained gains in student achievement. This suggests that beneath the snapshot numbers, the school has been making measurable progress. Parents may want to discuss with the school how recent gains relate to current test results and where growth is concentrating.
The school does not report free- or reduced-price lunch eligibility rates, nor does it report special education or English learner identification rates, so household income and service-intensity detail are not available to review here. The enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across the lower grades and narrows somewhat in the middle grades, a shape typical of an elementary-focused charter.
Columbus itself is experiencing rapid growth. The city is a state capital with a diversified economy anchored by Ohio State University, healthcare systems, financial services, and a strengthening tech sector. Housing values are rising, and the area is attracting newcomers and investment. For families already committed to bilingual education or seeking it, Columbus Bilingual Academy-North offers access to that pathway in a growing, dynamic city. For families weighing academic rigor as the primary criterion and less focused on language immersion, the current test results may prompt further conversation with the school about instructional priorities and gains in progress.
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