For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 5,494 students in Portage County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Portage County, OH are Harmon Middle School, Mogadore Junior High School and Field Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portage County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Mogadore Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 S Cleveland Ave
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9943
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9943
Gr: 7-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Field Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1379 Saxe Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4176
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4176
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8540 Tallmadge Rd
Diamond, OH 44412
(330) 654-5841
Diamond, OH 44412
(330) 654-5841
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Crestwood High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10919 Main St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8205
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8205
Gr: 7-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4211 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(877) 644-6338
Rootstown, OH 44272
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
James A Garfield Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10231 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2151
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2151
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Waterloo Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-0033
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-0033
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Streetsboro Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Annalane Dr
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4905
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4905
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Windham Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9530 Bauer Ave
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-2711
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-2711
Gr: 5-8 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
228 S Scranton St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-3849
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-3849
Gr: 5-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Portage County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Gr: 9 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1473 Saxe Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Gr: PK-K | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10880 John Edward Dr
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8204
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8204
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Crestwood/larlham (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
4571 W Prospect St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8206
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8206
Gr: 3-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
9005 Wilverne Dr
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-3273
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-3273
Gr: 4-6 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 2%
2900 State Route 43
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4514
Gr: 3-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 6%
6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
3590 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-6708
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-6708
Gr: PK | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
8233 Park Ave
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-7436
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-7436
Gr: 5-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
321 North Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
11741 Mantua Center Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2537
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2537
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 2%
10803 Main St
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2710
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 274-2710
Gr: PK-6 | 208 students
3582 State Route 59
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4168
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-4168
Gr: 5-9 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
4519 State Route 303
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7816
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 297-7816
Gr: PK-4 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 3%
8301 Tallmadge Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
310 Bennett Ave
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6721
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6721
Gr: 1-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
899 Frost Rd
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2400
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2400
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Portage County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Portage County, OH include Harmon Middle School, Mogadore Junior High School and Field Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Portage County?
14 public middle schools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Portage County include: James A Garfield Middle School vs. Brown Middle School, Waterloo Middle School vs. Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School, Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School vs. Waterloo Middle School
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