For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,786 students in Springfield, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH are Northwestern Elementary School, 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.
Springfield, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Springfield, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1351
Grades: PK-7
| 945 students
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Grades: 7-12
| 708 students
Rank: #44.
Global Impact Stem Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Limestone St Ste B
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Grades: 7-12
| 687 students
Rank: #55.
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Grades: 7-12
| 844 students
Rank: #66.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Grades: 7-8
| 376 students
Rank: #77.
Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Rank: #88.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Grades: 7-8
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Grades: 7-8
| 375 students
Rank: #1010.
Springfield City Online
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: 8-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield-clark County
Vocational School
1901 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Grades: 7-12
| 704 students
Springfield, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
637 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 504-1175
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 504-1175
Grades: K-7
| 105 students
3835 Old Clifton Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 328-2200
Grades: PK-K
| 112 students
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2038
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2038
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
1525 Kenwood Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2004
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2004
Grades: 6-8
| 310 students
251 Montgomery Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2040
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2040
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
1452 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2041
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
601 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4120
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1637 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-2940
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 322-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
4445 Ridgewood Rd E
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-2852
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 399-2852
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1391
Grades: 5-8
| 544 students
2589 S Yellow Springs Street
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 328-5383
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
3640 E High St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5380
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-5380
Grades: K-6
| 432 students
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
3500 W National Rd
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Springfield, OH 45504
(937) 328-5385
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
2613 Moorefield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 399-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 325-9296
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
700 S Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2027
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-2027
Grades: 9-12
| 953 students
623 S Center St
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-0933
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 325-0933
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
1408 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 360-5169
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 360-5169
Grades: 8-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH include Northwestern Elementary School, Shawnee Middle School/high School and Northwestern Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Springfield?
11 public middle schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Springfield include: Global Impact Stem Academy vs. Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Kenton Ridge Middle/high School vs. Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Schaefer Middle School vs. Hayward Middle School
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