For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,155 students in West Chester, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, OH are Lakota Ridge Junior School and Hopewell Junior School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chester, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in West Chester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in West Chester, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakota Ridge Junior School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6199 Beckett Ridge Blvd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-0552
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #22.
Hopewell Junior School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Cox Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 777-2258
Grades: 7-8
| 470 students
West Chester, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5050 Tylersville Rd
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-8390
West Chester, OH 45069
(513) 874-8390
Grades: 9
| 1,312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Chester, OH include Lakota Ridge Junior School and Hopewell Junior School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Chester?
2 public middle schools are located in West Chester.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chester?
West Chester public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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