For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,526 students in 45044, OH (there are , serving 599 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 45044, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45044, OH are Independence Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Liberty Junior School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45044 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45044, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45044, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7480 Princeton Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-8300
Grades: 3-6
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6923 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 779-7775
Grades: 2-6
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Junior School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7055 Dutchland Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 777-4420
Grades: 7-8
| 716 students
Rank: #44.
Lakota East High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6840 Lakota Ln
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 755-7211
Grades: 7-12
| 2,605 students
Rank: #55.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Burbank Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4549
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4549
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
816 2nd Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 424-6110
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 424-6110
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #77.
Amanda Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Oxford State Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4542
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4542
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #88.
Highview 6th Grade Center
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
106 S Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4566
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4566
Grades: 6
| 413 students
Rank: #99.
Creekview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Timber Trail Dr
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4544
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4544
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1010.
Summit Acdy Comm Schl For Alternative Learners Of Middletown
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 422-8540
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 422-8540
Grades: K-6
| 99 students
Rank: #1111.
Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3029 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-9767
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #1212.
Rosa Parks Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4552
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4552
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #1313.
Marshall High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Roosevelt Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 318-7078
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 318-7078
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
7667 Summerlin Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 874-5505
Grades: K-2
| 669 students
45044, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1830 Yankee Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4593
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
106 South Highview Rd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-0781
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
631 S Breiel Blvd
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 423-1800
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
2701 Central Ave
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4556
Grades: K-6
| 765 students
1036 S Verity Pkwy
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Middletown, OH 45044
(513) 420-4561
Grades: K-3
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45044, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45044, OH include Independence Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and Liberty Junior School.
How many public schools are located in 45044?
14 public schools are located in 45044.
What percentage of students in 45044 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 45044 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45044?
45044 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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