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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lucas County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 41,154 students in Lucas County, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, OH are Ottawa Hills High School, Anthony Wayne Junior High School and Toledo Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, 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 42% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Lucas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottawa Hills High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2532 Evergreen Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 534-5376
Gr: 7-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Anthony Wayne Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6035 Finzel Rd
Whitehouse, OH 43571
(419) 877-5342
Gr: 7-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Toledo Early College High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-4800
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4304 N Mccord Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 824-8650
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Toledo Technology Academy Of Engineering High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3301 Upton Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3900
Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9000 Sylvania Ave
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 824-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3020 Marvin Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3350
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Maumee Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Gibbs St
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 893-3386
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Elmhurst Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4530 Elmhurst Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3550
Gr: K-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Sylvania Arbor Hills Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5334 Whiteford Rd
Sylvania, OH 43560
(419) 824-8640
Gr: 6-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Beverly Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3548 S Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Fassett Junior High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 Starr Ave
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 693-0455
Gr: 7-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7001 Madison Ave
Holland, OH 43528
(419) 867-5641
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Gr: K-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1717.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Horizon Science Academy-springfield
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 S Reynolds Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-0524
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1546 Dartford Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2020.
Ottawa River Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 290th St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6350
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Old West End Academy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Cambridge St
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 671-4700
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Bennett Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5130 Bennett Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 269-2247
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Whitmer High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Clegg Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 473-8490
Gr: 8-12 | 2,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Jefferson Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5530 Whitmer Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 473-8482
Gr: 7-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6145 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 697-1518
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Harvard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2700
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5700 Whitmer Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 473-8449
Gr: 8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 474-3350
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2929.
Winterfield Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Wenz Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 531-3285
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3030.
L. Hollingworth School For Talented And Gifted
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
653 Miami St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 705-3411
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1550
Gr: K-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Byrnedale Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2200
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Chase Stem Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bassett St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6650
Gr: K-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Walbridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Walbridge Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Gr: K-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, OH include Ottawa Hills High School, Anthony Wayne Junior High School and Toledo Early College High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lucas County?
75 public middle schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Lucas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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