For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 757 students in Middlefield, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 160 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Middlefield, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Middlefield, OH are Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Middle School and Cardinal Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Middlefield, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Middlefield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Middlefield, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16175 Almeda Dr
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: PK-6 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16175 Almeda Dr.
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
Rank: #33.
Cardinal Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14785 Thompson Ave
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Middlefield, OH 44062
(440) 632-0261
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Ace Community Academy
Charter School
14785 Thompson Ave
Middlefield, OH 44062
(317) 201-8734
Middlefield, OH 44062
(317) 201-8734
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Middlefield, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Middlefield, OH include Cardinal Elementary School, Cardinal Middle School and Cardinal Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Middlefield?
4 public schools are located in Middlefield.
What percentage of students in Middlefield go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Middlefield are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Middlefield?
Middlefield public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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