For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 595 students in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in North Linden are Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School and Medina Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Medina Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-6050
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus, OH include Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School and Medina Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus?
the neighborhood of North Linden, Columbus public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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