For the 2025 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, Westwood Middle School and Northwood 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 28% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Constellation Schools Elyria Community
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42350 Adelbert St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8017
Grades: 5-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 545 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 554 students
Elyria, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
233 Bond St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8001
Grades: 1-6
| 238 students
1005 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 365-5222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
336 S Logan St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8003
Grades: K-6
| 318 students
Edison Special Needs School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1514 Lake Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-7932
Grades: K-12
| 78 students
333 Naples Dr
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8006
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
1215 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 323-1737
Grades: PK
| 27 students
1300 Gulf Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8120
Grades: 6-9
| 27 students
42101 Griswold Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8000
Grades: K
| 102 students
620 E River St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8009
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
925 Spruce St
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8010
Grades: 1-5
| 184 students
121 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 284-8012
Grades: 1-6
| 333 students
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, Westwood Middle School and Northwood 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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