For the 2026-27 school year, there are 122 public middle schools serving 44,439 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, OH are Ballard Brady Middle School, Menlo Park Academy and Cuyahoga Hts Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cleveland, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ballard Brady Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 831-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lewis F Mayer Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21200 Campus Drive
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Cleveland, OH 44126
(440) 356-3510
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1123 Som Center Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Cleveland, OH 44124
(440) 995-7801
Gr: 6-9 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Campus International School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2160 Payne Ave
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8000
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8000
Gr: K-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Berea-midpark Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Paula Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 767-8400
Gr: 5-9 | 1,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
Greenbriar Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11810 Huffman Rd
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Cleveland, OH 44130
(440) 885-2370
Gr: 5-8 | 1,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Brooklyn School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8127
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8127
Gr: PK-7 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Shiloh Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Grantwood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-8485
Gr: 5-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Brooklyn High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8162
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8162
Gr: 8-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Greenview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1825 S Green Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2245
Cleveland, OH 44121
(216) 691-2245
Gr: 4-7 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Riverside School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14601 Montrose Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6700
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6700
Gr: PK-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1818.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1919.
Buhrer
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Buhrer Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8350
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-8350
Gr: PK-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10701 Shaker Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Broadway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5004 Glazier Ave
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Memorial Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Professor Rd
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2140
Cleveland, OH 44124
(216) 691-2140
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Clark School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2121 W 67th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 838-7300
Gr: PK-9 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Paul L Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2159 West 29th
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-7400
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 838-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3131.
Roxboro Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Roxboro Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 371-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mary Church Terrell
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6450
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6450
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
William Rainey Harper
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5515 Ira Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 838-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3434.
Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Richmond Rd Ste 3000
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
William C Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Oak Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3350
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Gr: K-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Gr: K-9 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Gr: 9-11
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
9803 Quebec Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1200
Gr: PK-9 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4200
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4200
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Cincinnati Lighthouse Charter Community School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Gr: K-4 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 98%
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Constellation Schools: Outreach Academy For Students With Di (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cleveland, OH include Ballard Brady Middle School, Menlo Park Academy and Cuyahoga Hts Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleveland?
122 public middle schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cleveland include: Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights vs. Green Inspiration Academy, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy, Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School vs. Artemus Ward
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