For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,091 students in 43015, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43015, OH are Buckeye Valley Local Middle School and John C Dempsey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43015 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43015, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43015, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buckeye Valley Local Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
683 Coover Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-6626
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 363-6626
Gr: 5-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
John C Dempsey Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
599 Pennsylvania Ave
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1800
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 833-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,278 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Delaware Area Career Center South Campus
Vocational School
4565 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 548-0708
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 548-0708
Gr: 6-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Piatt Rd
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 657-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 43015, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 43015, OH include Buckeye Valley Local Middle School and John C Dempsey Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43015?
4 public middle schools are located in 43015.
What is the racial composition of students in 43015?
43015 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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