For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,037 students in 44035, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44035, OH are Constellation Schools Elyria Community, Northwood Middle School and Westwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44035 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44035, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44035, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Constellation Schools Elyria Community
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 Abbe Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8016
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8016
Gr: 5-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Adelbert St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Gr: 5-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Eastern Heights Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 Garford Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8015
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8015
Gr: 5-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44035, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44035, OH include Constellation Schools Elyria Community, Northwood Middle School and Westwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44035?
4 public middle schools are located in 44035.
What is the racial composition of students in 44035?
44035 public middle schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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