For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,745 students in 43055, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 43055, OH are Liberty Middle School, Licking Valley Online Learning School and Licking Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 43055 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 43055, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 43055, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Grades: 6-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Licking Valley Online Learning School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hainsview Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Grades: 8-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Licking Valley Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Licking Valley Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3396
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3396
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Newark Digital Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Granville Rd Ste J
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 310 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Educational Centers
Vocational School
150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Grades: 6-12
| 727 students
43055, Ohio 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Grades: 5-6
| 327 students
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 311 students
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 43055, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 43055, OH include Liberty Middle School, Licking Valley Online Learning School and Licking Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 43055?
7 public middle schools are located in 43055.
What is the racial composition of students in 43055?
43055 public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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