For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 857 students in 45227, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45227, OH are Mariemont Junior High School, Lighthouse School and John P. Parker School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45227 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45227, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45227, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mariemont Junior High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3847 Southern Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 8-12
Rank: #33.
John P. Parker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5051 Anderson Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Gr: PK-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Shroder High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-6900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-7000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45227, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45227, OH include Mariemont Junior High School, Lighthouse School and John P. Parker School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45227?
5 public middle schools are located in 45227.
What is the racial composition of students in 45227?
45227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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