For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 389 students in Cardington, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cardington, OH are Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Tomorrow Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cardington, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Cardington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cardington, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardington-lincoln Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 Chesterville Ave
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 864-2691
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Tomorrow Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 County Road 168
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Cardington, OH 43315
(419) 718-4242
Gr: 8-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cardington, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cardington, OH include Cardington-lincoln Middle School and Tomorrow Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Cardington?
2 public middle schools are located in Cardington.
What is the racial composition of students in Cardington?
Cardington public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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