For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 493 students in 44055, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44055, OH are Southview Middle School and Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44055 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44055, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44055, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 830-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E 36th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-4110
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-4110
Gr: K-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
44055, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Gr: PK-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Gr: 9-12
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44055, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44055, OH include Southview Middle School and Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain.
How many public middle schools are located in 44055?
2 public middle schools are located in 44055.
What is the racial composition of students in 44055?
44055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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