Best Public Middle Schools in 44053 (Lorain, OH) (2025-26)

Best 44053 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 904 students in 44053, OH.

The top ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH are Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 44053 have an score of 26% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and score of 39% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 44053, OH Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Durling Middle School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
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100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869

Gr: 5-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Lorain Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
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4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127

Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

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44053, Ohio 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Arts Academy, The (Closed 2012)

4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470

Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Lorain Elementary Digital (Closed 2009)

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Lorain Middle School Digital (Closed 2009)

1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087

Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Masson Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1800 West 40th St
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-5412

Gr: PK

Meister Road Elementary School (Closed 2008)

3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018

Gr: 4-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH?

The top ranked public middle schools in 44053, OH include Durling Middle School and Lorain Preparatory Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in 44053?

2 public middle schools are located in 44053.

What is the racial composition of students in 44053?

44053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).