For the 2025 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 A. I. Root Middle School, Highland 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 average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A. I. Root Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
Claggett Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #55.
Evolve Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Buckeye Digital Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3044 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Highland Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Medina County Career Center
Vocational School
1101 W Liberty St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-8461
Grades: 7-12
| 725 students
44256, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
140 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
Medina, OH 44256
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
6357 Lafayette Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(614) 995-1985
Medina, OH 44256
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 44256, OH include A. I. Root Middle School, Highland 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).
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