For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,000 students in Elyria, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elyria, 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.
Elyria, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Elyria have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Elyria, OH (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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Gr: 1-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Gr: K-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Gr: PK | 27 students Minority enrollment: 43%
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Gr: 6-9 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Gr: K | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Gr: 1-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Gr: 1-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elyria, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elyria, OH include Constellation Schools Elyria Community, Northwood Middle School and Westwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elyria?
4 public middle schools are located in Elyria.
What is the racial composition of students in Elyria?
Elyria 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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