For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,219 students in Willoughby, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willoughby, OH are School Of Innovation, Kirtland Middle School and Willoughby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willoughby, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Willoughby have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Willoughby, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School Of Innovation
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
32500 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 946-5000
Gr: 3-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Kirtland Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9152 Chillicothe Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 256-3358
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Willoughby Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Shankland Rd
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Willoughby, OH 44094
(440) 975-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Willoughby, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willoughby, OH include School Of Innovation, Kirtland Middle School and Willoughby Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Willoughby?
3 public middle schools are located in Willoughby.
What is the racial composition of students in Willoughby?
Willoughby public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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