For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,556 students in Geauga County, OH. The top-ranked public middle schools in Geauga County, OH are West Geauga Middle School, Chardon Middle School and Kenston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Geauga County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Geauga County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Geauga County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Geauga Middle School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8611 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Chardon Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
424 North St
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4062
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4062
Gr: 4-7 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Kenston Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17425 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-8241
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-8241
Gr: 4-7 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Kenston High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 Bainbridge Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9821
Gr: 8-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Chardon High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
151 Chardon Ave
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4057
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4057
Gr: 8-12 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Berkshire Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14155 Claridon Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4616
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-4616
Gr: 5-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Cardinal Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16175 Almeda Dr.
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Rank: #88.
Cardinal Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14785 Thompson Ave
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Geauga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14259 Claridon Troy Rd
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-3380
Burton, OH 44021
(440) 834-3380
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Po Box 48
East Claridon, OH 44033
(440) 635-5311
East Claridon, OH 44033
(440) 635-5311
Gr: PK-6 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 1%
9421 Bainbridge Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-2822
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-2822
Gr: K | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
13871 Gar Hwy
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-7503
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 286-7503
Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
17419 Snyder Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9677
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
(440) 543-9677
Gr: 10 | 1 student
16200 Burrows Rd
Thompson, OH 44086
(440) 298-3343
Thompson, OH 44086
(440) 298-3343
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 2%
308 Maple Ave
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4065
Chardon, OH 44024
(440) 285-4065
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 658
Parkman, OH 44080
(440) 548-8131
Parkman, OH 44080
(440) 548-8131
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
8615 Cedar Rd
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5900
Chesterland, OH 44026
(440) 729-5900
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Geauga County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Geauga County, OH include West Geauga Middle School, Chardon Middle School and Kenston Middle School. Geauga County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public middle schools are located in Geauga County?
7 public middle schools are located in Geauga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Geauga County?
Geauga County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Geauga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Geauga County include: Chardon Middle School vs. Kenston Middle School, Kenston Middle School vs. Chardon Middle School, Kenston Middle School vs. West Geauga Middle School
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