For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 864 students in 44053, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH are Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44053 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44053, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durling Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
44053, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Gr: 4-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH include Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 44053?
2 public middle schools are located in 44053.
What is the racial composition of students in 44053?
44053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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