For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,060 students in 44135, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44135, OH are Douglas Macarthur, Robinson G Jones Elementary School and Clara E Westropp School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44135 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44135, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44135, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Valleyside Rd
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8400
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Robinson G Jones Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4550 W 150th St
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6750
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6750
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Clara E Westropp School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19101 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6250
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6250
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Innovation Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13111 Crossburn Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Artemus Ward
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4315 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6200
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
West Park Bilingual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12913 Bennington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-5450
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 251-5450
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
44135, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13501 Terminal Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6000
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
17200 Valleyview Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8900
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-8900
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44135, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44135, OH include Douglas Macarthur, Robinson G Jones Elementary School and Clara E Westropp School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44135?
7 public middle schools are located in 44135.
What is the racial composition of students in 44135?
44135 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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