For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,526 students in Erie County, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Erie County, OH are Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School), Sailorway Middle School and Mccormick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Erie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School)
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Center St
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2078
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2078
Grades: 4-8
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Sailorway Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5355 Sailorway Dr
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1702
Grades: 4-7
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Ohio St
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Briar Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 South Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 625-0132
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #55.
Vermilion High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Sanford St
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1701
Vermilion, OH 44089
(440) 204-1701
Grades: 8-12
| 617 students
Rank: #66.
Margaretta High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5351
Grades: 6-12
| 540 students
Rank: #77.
Kelleys Island High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Grades: 1-8
| 7 students
Rank: #88.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: 7-8
| 451 students
Rank: #99.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Grades: K-8
| 190 students
Rank: n/an/a
528 Division St
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Kelleys Island, OH 43438
(419) 746-2730
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Erie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Center St
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Berlin Heights, OH 44814
(419) 588-2079
Grades: PK-6
| 348 students
5906 Bogart Rd W
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5357
Grades: PK-3
| 380 students
1215 Campbell St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8101
Grades: K-6
| 201 students
2130b Hayes Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1180
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
910 W Madison St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8359
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
1918 Mills St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1230
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 627-8160
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Sandusky Practical Nursing (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School Of Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
407 Decatur St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-6940
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
712 Cleveland Rd E
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 433-1234
Grades: PK-2
| 273 students
4501 Venice Heights Blvd
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 984-1290
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Erie County, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Erie County, OH include Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School), Sailorway Middle School and Mccormick Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Erie County?
10 public middle schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Erie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Erie County include: Sailorway Middle School vs. Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School), Edison Middle School (Formerly Berlin-milan Middle School) vs. Sailorway Middle School, Sandusky Middle School vs. Briar Middle School
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