For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,962 students in Hamilton, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, OH are Ross Middle School, Lakota Plains Junior School and Wilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hamilton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ross Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3425 Hamilton Cleves Rd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 863-1251
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Lakota Plains Junior School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5500 Princeton Road
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 644-1130
Grades: 7-8
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 Eaton Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5170
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Garfield Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 N Fair Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5035
Grades: 7-8
| 785 students
Rank: #55.
New Miami Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Seven Mile Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-0833
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 863-0833
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Rank: #66.
Miami School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5033
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5033
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: n/an/a
D Russel Lee Career-technology Center
Vocational School
3603 Hamilton Middletown Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-6300
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-6300
Grades: 6-12
| 921 students
Hamilton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 S F St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
263 Hancock Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Butler County Program Of Pn (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
111 Buckeye St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
415 Campbell Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Grades: PK-12
| 217 students
2260 Nw Washington Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
2260 Nw Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Grades: 9
| 713 students
901 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
526 S 8th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
701 N E St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
250 N 9th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
931 Westview Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Grades: K
| 169 students
951 Carriage Hill Ln
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Grades: 1-6
| 260 students
Options Business Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 South Monument Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2890 Freeman Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5160
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5160
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Grades: K-6
| 141 students
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Grades: 3-12
| 404 students
5000 Madison Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Grades: 7-9
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton, OH include Ross Middle School, Lakota Plains Junior School and Wilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton?
7 public middle schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Hamilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hamilton include: Wilson Middle School vs. Garfield Middle School, Garfield Middle School vs. Wilson Middle School
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