Top 10 Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 48 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 28,873 students in Ohio.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Ohio are Mariemont Junior High School, Oakwood Junior High School and Marion Local Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mariemont Junior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3847 Southern Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Grades: 7-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Local Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7956 State Route 119
Maria Stein, OH 45860
(419) 925-4595
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6835 Som Center Rd
Solon, OH 44139
(440) 349-3848
Grades: 7-8
| 728 students
Rank: #55.
Kalida High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 N Third St
Kalida, OH 45853
(419) 532-3529
Grades: 5-12
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Versailles Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
280 Marker Rd
Versailles, OH 45380
(937) 526-4426
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Brecksville-broadview Heights Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6376 Mill Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 740-4400
Grades: 5-8
| 1,090 students
Rank: #88.
Granville Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
210 New Burg St
Granville, OH 43023
(740) 587-8104
Grades: 7-8
| 436 students
Rank: #99.
Canfield Village Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
42 Wadsworth St
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-5544
Grades: 5-8
| 765 students
Rank: #1010.
Madeira Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6612 Miami Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 561-5555
Grades: 5-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1111.
Ottawa Hills High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2532 Evergreen Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 534-5376
Grades: 7-12
| 528 students
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Hills High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3250 Victory Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 2,749 students
Rank: #1313.
Beachwood Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2860 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 831-0355
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1414.
Chardon Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
424 North St
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4062
Grades: 4-7
| 732 students
Rank: #1515.
Chagrin Falls Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
342 E Washington St
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247-4746
Grades: 7-8
| 249 students
Rank: #1616.
Fort Recovery Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
865 Sharpsburg Rd
Fort Recovery, OH 45846
(419) 375-2815
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #1717.
Willard Grizzell Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8705 Avery Rd
Dublin, OH 43017
(614) 798-3569
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1818.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Grades: 6-8
| 706 students
Rank: #1919.
Wyoming Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17 Wyoming Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7170
Grades: 5-8
| 602 students
Rank: #2020.
Minster Jr/sr High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 E 7th St
Minster, OH 45865
(419) 628-2324
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: #2121.
Avon Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3445 Long Rd
Avon, OH 44011
(440) 934-3800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,079 students
Rank: #2222.
Learwood Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
340 Lear Rd
Avon Lake, OH 44012
(440) 933-8142
Grades: 7-8
| 556 students
Rank: #2323.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Grades: 6-12
| 726 students
Rank: #2424.
New Bremen High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
901 E Monroe St
New Bremen, OH 45869
(419) 629-8606
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #2525.
South Side Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Columbiana Waterford Rd
Columbiana, OH 44408
(330) 482-5354
Grades: 5-8
| 328 students
Rank: #2626.
Poland Seminary High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3199 Dobbins Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7018
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Rank: #2727.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2828.
Mansfield Spanish Immersion School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
240 Euclid Ave
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 525-6321
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #2929.
Wadsworth Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Silvercreek Rd
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 335-1410
Grades: 5-9
| 657 students
Rank: #3030.
Norwayne Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #3131.
Toledo Technology High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3301 Upton Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3900
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #3232.
Jackson High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7600 Fulton Dr Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-3501
Grades: 8-12
| 2,028 students
Rank: #3333.
Pettisville High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
232 Summit St
Pettisville, OH 43553
(419) 446-2705
Grades: 7-12
| 216 students
Rank: #3434.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 786 students
Rank: #3535.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 W Clay St
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Ohio?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Ohio include Mariemont Junior High School, Oakwood Junior High School and Marion Local Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Ohio?
48 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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