For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,917 students in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West End are Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, John J. Gilligan Digital Academy and Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
John J. Gilligan Digital Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Gr: K-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati, OH include Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, John J. Gilligan Digital Academy and Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati?
the neighborhood of West End, Cincinnati public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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