For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,398 students in 45502, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45502, OH are Shawnee Middle School/high School and Northwestern Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45502 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45502, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45502, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Gr: 7-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
45502, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3835 Old Clifton Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Gr: PK-K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Gr: 5-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
2613 Moorefield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Gr: 7-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45502, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45502, OH include Shawnee Middle School/high School and Northwestern Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45502?
2 public middle schools are located in 45502.
What is the racial composition of students in 45502?
45502 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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