For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 972 students in 44125, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44125, OH are Cuyahoga Hts Middle School, Garfield Heights Middle School and The Brilliance School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44125 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44125, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44125, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cuyahoga Hts Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 429-5757
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Heights Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Maple Leaf Dr
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 475-8105
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
The Brilliance School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10608 Penfield Ave
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 710-6621
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 710-6621
Gr: K-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44125, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44125, OH include Cuyahoga Hts Middle School, Garfield Heights Middle School and The Brilliance School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44125?
3 public middle schools are located in 44125.
What is the racial composition of students in 44125?
44125 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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