For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 845 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson are Global Ambassadors Language Academy, Garfield Elementary School and The School Of One. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-6300
Grades: PK-10
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
The School Of One
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3575 W 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 838-8850
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland, OH include Global Ambassadors Language Academy, Garfield Elementary School and The School Of One.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland?
the neighborhood of Jefferson, Cleveland public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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