Best Public Middle Schools in 44256 (Medina, OH) (2025-26)

Best 44256 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,260 students in 44256, OH.

The top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH are Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Buckeye Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 44256 have an score of 74% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and score of 77% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44256, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 44256, OH Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Highland Middle School

(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
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3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901

Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

A. I. Root Middle School

(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
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333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500

Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Buckeye Junior High School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
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3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257

Gr: 7-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #44.

Claggett Middle School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
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420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600

Gr: 6-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #55.

Evolve Academy

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213

Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%

Rank: #66.

Buckeye Digital Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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3044 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257

Gr: K-8

Rank: #77.

Highland Virtual Learning Academy

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393

Gr: K-8

Rank: n/an/a

Medina County Career Center

Vocational School

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1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461

Gr: 7-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Location

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Medina City Kdg Center Elementary School (Closed 2010)

739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800

Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Medina City Schools Technology School (Closed 2010)

140 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256

Medina County Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)

124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393

Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 34%

New Directions Academy (Closed 2014)

6357 Lafayette Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(614) 995-1985

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH?

The top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH include Highland Middle School, A. I. Root Middle School and Buckeye Junior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in 44256?

8 public middle schools are located in 44256.

What is the racial composition of students in 44256?

44256 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).