The brief
The top-rated middle schools in Cleveland for 2026 are Mayfield Middle School (7.4/10), Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle (6.2/10), and Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle (4.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 6 middle schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Cleveland's middle school landscape is compact, with 6 ranked schools spanning a wide range of performance. Mayfield Middle School leads the field at 7.1 out of 10 — the only school in the metro to crack the 7-point threshold — while the average composite score across all ranked schools sits at 4.3 out of 10. That gap signals real variation in what families can expect depending on where they land. Three of the six ranked schools operate under the Constellation Schools charter network, giving Cleveland's middle school options a notably charter-heavy profile. The table below lets you sort by score, school type, and other key metrics to find the right fit. Pay attention to the spread between top and bottom performers — it's wider than the average alone suggests, and the right choice may depend heavily on your neighborhood and priorities.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 17.4
- 26.2
- 34.8
- 44.4
- 54.4
- 63.5
All 6 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.All 6
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Mayfield Middle SchoolMayfield Citystudents 900student-teacher ratio 17.0:1grades 6th–8th
- 2Constellation Schools: Westpark Community MiddlecharterConstellation Schools: Westpark Community Middlestudents 142student-teacher ratio 71.0:1grades 5th–8th
- 3Constellation Schools: Puritas Community MiddlecharterConstellation Schools: Puritas Community Middlestudents 115student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades 5th–8th
- 4Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community MiddlecharterConstellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middlestudents 38grades 7th–8th
- 5Memorial Junior High SchoolSouth Euclid-Lyndhurst Citystudents 481student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades 7th–8th
- 6Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community MiddlecharterConstellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middlestudents 233student-teacher ratio 77.7:1grades 5th–8th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Ohio education department. Rankings are relative to all public middle schools in Ohio. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 6 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top six reports.- 1
Mayfield Middle School
Mayfield City
900 students · 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–8th
Top 20% in Ohio
- Academics
- 6.7
- Growth
- 7.2
- Environment
- 8.9
- 2
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle
142 students · 71.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–8th
Top 52% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 6.0
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 1.4
- 3
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle
115 students · 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–8th
Top 83% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 3.1
- Growth
- 5.1
- Environment
- 6.7
- 4
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle
38 students · grades 7th–8th
Top 88% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 1.6
- Growth
- 8.6
- Environment
- 1.6
- 5
Memorial Junior High School
South Euclid-Lyndhurst City
481 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 7th–8th
Top 89% in Ohio
- Academics
- 3.1
- Growth
- 3.1
- Environment
- 8.2
- 6
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle
233 students · 77.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 5th–8th
Top 96% in Ohio · charter
- Academics
- 2.5
- Growth
- 5.7
- Environment
- 1.3
Questions
What is the best middle school in Cleveland, Ohio?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Mayfield Middle School is the top-rated middle school in Cleveland with a composite score of 7.4/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many middle schools are in Cleveland, Ohio?
Cleveland has 8 middle schools, including 4 charter schools. Of these, 6 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average middle school rating in Cleveland?
Among 6 Cleveland middle schools with a composite score, the average is 5.1/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Ohio).
How does MySchoolScout rate middle schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Ohio, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Ohio, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Cleveland middle school rankings?
Cleveland has 4 charter middle schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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