Bexley, a suburban community of some 13,000 residents, is located just east of downtown Columbus. The Ohio Department of Education has recognized Bexley as one of only a handful of school districts achieving the â??Excellentâ?? rating for eight consecutive years. Bexley students consistently perform at the highest levels on all standardized tests. For school year 2007 â?? 2008, the district successfully reached 30 out of 30 benchmark indicators. Schools include Bexley High School, Bexley Middle School, Cassingham Elementary, Maryland Elementary, and Montrose Elementary.