For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,777 students in 45238, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45238, OH are Delhi Middle School, Gilbert A. Dater High School and Western Hills University High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45238 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45238, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45238, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5280 Foley Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 922-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 922-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert A. Dater High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2146 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-7200
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-7200
Gr: 5-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Western Hills University High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2144 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8900
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
45238, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2144 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8700
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8700
Gr: 9-12
2144 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8800
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45238, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45238, OH include Delhi Middle School, Gilbert A. Dater High School and Western Hills University High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45238?
3 public middle schools are located in 45238.
What is the racial composition of students in 45238?
45238 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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