For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,268 students in 44120, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44120, OH are Andrew J Rickoff, Harvey Rice Elementary School and Sunbeam. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44120 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44120, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44120, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andrew J Rickoff
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 E 147th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Harvey Rice Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2730 East 116th
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1500
Gr: PK-10 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Sunbeam
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Mount Overlook Ave
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-1700
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44120, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44120, OH include Andrew J Rickoff, Harvey Rice Elementary School and Sunbeam.
How many public middle schools are located in 44120?
3 public middle schools are located in 44120.
What is the racial composition of students in 44120?
44120 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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