Best middle schools in Cleveland (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Cleveland, Ohio. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Ohio.
- 178Mayfield Middle SchoolCleveland · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 896 students
- 255Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community MiddleCleveland · Charter Middle49% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 354Constellation Schools: Westpark Community MiddleCleveland · Charter Middle45% Math proficiency · 170 students
- 446Constellation Schools: Puritas Community MiddleCleveland · Charter Middle42% Math proficiency · 97 students
- 544Memorial Junior High SchoolCleveland · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 463 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayfield Middle School Cleveland · Middle · Grades 6–9 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 896 |
| 2 | Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle Cleveland · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 55.3 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 3 | Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle Cleveland · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 53.5 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 170 |
| 4 | Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle Cleveland · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 46.4 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 97 |
| 5 | Memorial Junior High School Cleveland · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 44.4 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 463 |
Mayfield Middle School in Cleveland leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Cleveland with a Success Index (US) of 78.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 3 are charter, 2 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Ohio middle schools rankings, every school on the Cleveland page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Cleveland?
Mayfield Middle School in Cleveland, Ohio ranks first among middle schools in Cleveland with a Success Index (US) of 78.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 896).
How are middle schools in Cleveland ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.