For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,199 students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Central are Stepstone Academy, Dike School Of Arts and George Washington Carver. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stepstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Grades: K-7
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Dike School Of Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 E 61st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
George Washington Carver
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2200 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1450
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marion-sterling Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3033 Central Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 838-1550
Grades: PK-9
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Alfred Benesch
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Grades: K-8
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland, OH include Stepstone Academy, Dike School Of Arts and George Washington Carver.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Central, Cleveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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