Top 5 Best Southside Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,227 students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southside are Burroughs Elementary School, Walbridge Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Walbridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Walbridge Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Grades: K-8
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Stemm Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Colburn St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Explorers Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 219-9758
Grades: K-8
| 252 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo, OH include Burroughs Elementary School, Walbridge Elementary School and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo?
the neighborhood of Southside, Toledo public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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