Best 45239 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,480 students in 45239, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45239, OH are White Oak Middle School, Transitions Academy and North College Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45239 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45239, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 45239, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3130 Jessup Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Transitions Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3242 Banning Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 674-0731
Gr: 6-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
North College Hill Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1624 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4785
Gr: 5-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Cincinnati Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Little Flower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 975-4946
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 Goodman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 931-8181
Gr: 1-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45239, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45239, OH include White Oak Middle School, Transitions Academy and North College Hill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45239?
5 public middle schools are located in 45239.
What is the racial composition of students in 45239?
45239 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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