For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 5,000 students in Springfield, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH are Shawnee Middle School/high School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School and Kenton Ridge Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springfield, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Springfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Springfield, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Middle School/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 717-2402
Gr: 7-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Junior/senior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Springfield, OH 45502
(937) 964-1324
Gr: 7-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Kenton Ridge Middle/high School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Montego Dr
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 390-1274
Gr: 6-12 | 1,025 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Global Impact Stem Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Limestone St Ste B
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 328-6600
Gr: 7-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
721 E Home Rd
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 505-4370
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Schaefer Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 S Fostoria Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4390
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Hayward Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Clifton Ave
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 505-4190
Gr: 7-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield-clark County
Vocational School
1901 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 325-7368
Gr: 7-12 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Springfield, OH include Shawnee Middle School/high School, Northwestern Junior/senior High School and Kenton Ridge Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Springfield?
9 public middle schools are located in Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield?
Springfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Springfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Springfield include: Global Impact Stem Academy vs. Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Kenton Ridge Middle/high School vs. Northwestern Junior/senior High School, Hayward Middle School vs. Northwestern Junior/senior High School
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