For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,638 students in Ashland, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, OH are Crestview Middle School, Ashland Middle School and Mapleton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ashland, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1575 State Route 96
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 895-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 King Rd
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-7966
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mapleton Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
635 County Road 801
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 945-2188
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Ashland County Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
716 Union St
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 903-0295
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashland-w Holmes Career Center
Vocational School
1783 State Route 60
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland, OH include Crestview Middle School, Ashland Middle School and Mapleton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland?
5 public middle schools are located in Ashland.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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