For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3880 Ridge Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 239-1901
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
333 W Sturbridge Dr
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Junior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3024 Columbia Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-8257
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 E Union St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3600
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% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-4213
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: K-8
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-8
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
Gr: 7-12 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
44256, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
739 Weymouth Rd
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 636-3800
Gr: PK-K | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
124 W Washington St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 723-6393
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 34%
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).