For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,035 students in Sandusky, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandusky, OH are Briar Middle School, Monroe Preparatory Academy and Sandusky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandusky, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Sandusky have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Sandusky, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Hayes Ave # B
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sandusky, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sandusky, OH include Briar Middle School, Monroe Preparatory Academy and Sandusky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sandusky?
3 public middle schools are located in Sandusky.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandusky?
Sandusky public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sandusky are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sandusky include: Sandusky Middle School vs. Briar Middle School, Briar Middle School vs. Sandusky Middle School
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