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Best Lakewood Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,435 students in Lakewood, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, OH are Harding Middle School, Lakewood High School and Garfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakewood, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lakewood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lakewood, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4261
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14100 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4021
Gr: 8-12 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13114 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Franklin School Of Opportunity Online
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Gr: 5-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lakewood, Ohio

Lakewood, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerson Middle School (Closed 2008)
13439 Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Franklin Elementary School (Closed 2008)
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Horace Mann Middle School (Closed 2008)
1215 W Clifton Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4287
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lakewood City Academy (Closed 2020)
13465 Franklin Blvd
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4037
Gr: 2-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Madison Elementary School (Closed 2006)
16601 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 529-4226
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lakewood, OH include Harding Middle School, Lakewood High School and Garfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lakewood?
4 public middle schools are located in Lakewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Lakewood?
Lakewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lakewood include: Harding Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Garfield Middle School vs. Harding Middle School

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