For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,627 students in 45011, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45011, OH are Lakota Plains Junior School, Garfield Middle School and New Miami Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45011 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45011, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45011, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakota Plains Junior School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Gr: 7-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 N Fair Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Gr: 7-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
New Miami Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Seven Mile Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-0833
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-0833
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
D Russel Lee Career-technology Center
Vocational School
3603 Hamilton Middletown Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-6300
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45011, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45011, OH include Lakota Plains Junior School, Garfield Middle School and New Miami Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45011?
4 public middle schools are located in 45011.
What is the racial composition of students in 45011?
45011 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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