For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,702 students in 45044, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 45044, OH are Liberty Junior School, Lakota East High School and Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45044 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45044, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45044, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Junior School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Grades: 7-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #33.
Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 2nd Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 424-6110
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 424-6110
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3029 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
45044, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1830 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
106 South Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
631 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
2701 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Grades: K-6
| 765 students
1036 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Grades: K-3
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45044, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45044, OH include Liberty Junior School, Lakota East High School and Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 45044?
4 public middle schools are located in 45044.
What is the racial composition of students in 45044?
45044 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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