For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,095 students in 44052, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44052, OH are Horizon Science Academy Lorain, Longfellow Middle School and Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44052 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44052, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44052, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Longfellow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Louisiana Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 242-2023
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 242-2023
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 W 7th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 434-6320
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 434-6320
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Washington Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 246-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-4110
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-4110
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44052, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44052, OH include Horizon Science Academy Lorain, Longfellow Middle School and Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 44052?
7 public middle schools are located in 44052.
What is the racial composition of students in 44052?
44052 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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