For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,043 students in 44870, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44870, OH are Briar Middle School, Monroe Preparatory Academy and Sandusky Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44870 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44870, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44870, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Gr: 6-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Gr: 7-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
44870, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1925 Barker St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8124
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Gr: K-6 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Gr: K-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44870, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44870, OH include Briar Middle School, Monroe Preparatory Academy and Sandusky Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44870?
3 public middle schools are located in 44870.
What is the racial composition of students in 44870?
44870 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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