2023 Best Middle Schools in the Cincinnati Area

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  102 reviews

Parent: This school community is like no other! I have taught at four private schools across the country, and now my two children attend Seven Hills. The faculty is superb; expert educators, and invested in their students. The social climate is diverse and inclusive. Everyone is responsible for everyone. We couldn't be happier!... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,070

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.59 out of 5  114 reviews

Parent: The teachers are all so amazing! They are nurturing and you can tell they really have a passion for teaching and growing minds. The administrative staff are also very helpful and have great communication. The various events for both students and parents always go above and beyond expectations. CCDS' 62-acre campus is unmatched and enable their rich outdoor education, my kids particularly enjoy the animal farm they have! We live in Hyde Park with closer private school options but fully believe the longer drive to CCD is absolutely worth it to provide the best well rounded education for our children from Early Childhood - 12th grade!... Read 114 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 870

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.45 out of 5  124 reviews

Parent: Both of my kids attended The Summit from Preschool through High School. They have become well-rounded, motivated, caring and respectful young adults and I attribute that in large part to attending The Summit as 'Lifers'. The school's focus on the five pillars ensured they had ample opportunity to grow and learn in areas not always found in a school environment, giving each of them the opportunity to explore their chosen interests. I felt I had a solid partner raising them. The Summit is forward thinking in developing their curriculum, ensuring the students have a solid foundation with the skills they need to succeed outside the classroom. The addition of new technology and focus on teacher training provides students with a contemporary education while providing a traditional, student-focused foundation. Because of the low teacher to student ratio, each student has the opportunity to know their teachers.... Read 124 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,082

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Sycamore Community School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.78 out of 5  9 reviews

Middle School Student: I love the community of Sycamore Junior High and how it works. It is a place full of many wonders where you can just be yourself. There are so many supporters working at Sycamore Junior High from the staff to the teachers, everybody plays a huge role and helps out. We as a community are strong and do not slack off. The staff and teachers do an excellent job enforcing rules such as safety rules on the bus and at a school. They do this through videos and assemblies. Also, the administration is very caring and takes the opinions of students into consideration as well which is really thoughtful. To add on, Sycamore Junior High has an array of extracurriculars where you can find your passion. They have everything from choir to sports. Sports are a great way to make new friends at Sycamore and the school acknowledges the hard work of the sports teams. One thing that I might change about Sycamore Junior High is maybe getting slightly better quality resources for students to make use of.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 849

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Sycamore Community School District, OH•

• 5-6

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Edwin H Greene is the most diverse place I have ever seen. It's the best fit for my child and it seems there is no way they can improve. The schools just awesome!... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 805

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My son moved to Schilling for high school from a rigorous private school where he never felt understood despite his high IQ. Now, he is a different child. He loves school again and thrives under the exceptionally qualified and caring teachers and staff. They go above and beyond the call of duty to challenge my son in his areas of strength and to help him overcome his areas of weakness. At Schilling, he is completing college level courses easily and loving every minute of it! His ninth grade Biology book was the exact same one my older son used in college, so I know he will not only be prepared for college but will excel there. The school administration deals fairly and efficiently with any problems that arise in a way that teaches the kids to solve or avoid future issues. The personal attention that is given to both the students and parents is extraordinary. We are so glad we moved to Schilling and recommend it highly!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  116 reviews

Parent: Our senior has attended CHCA since grade 1 and our 7th grader since PK and our experiences with both students have been excellent. The faculty have poured into them in countless meaningful ways, they have been encouraged to try new things, discovering new talents, and their faith is becoming their own. Hands down this has been the best investment we will ever make.... Read 116 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,352

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Indian Hill Exempted Village School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Niche User: Teachers who care, are knowledgeable and are able to walk the line between state standards and providing interesting, relevant content. Students have been given the opportunity to form their own clubs and choices in some areas of their academic growth. Great fine arts programs that are very inclusive.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 521

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Villa Hills, KY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  79 reviews

Parent: The BEST! Villa Madonna Academy has amazing teachers! Teachers go above and beyond, making Villa’s academics top notch. Villa prepares their students for college and post graduate education. Students here are accepted to colleges like Yale, Notre Dame University, USC and many prestigious universities. Villa students graduate with the tools to succeed academically and in life. Villa offers the opportunity to play sports with no cut policy. The students make many friends through sports and clubs. Villa is a small, closely knit community. Definitely schedule a visit to see all that Villa Madonna has to offer!... Read 79 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 493

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Mason City School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: Great experience! I got to have my experience in that building before they renovated the building. With the new colors, the building looks even more alive and new! Yet to say, the school chose great and wonderful colors to keep students alive.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,741

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Mariemont City Schools, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I really liked how we got to have fun activities and trips. For example we got to travel to Washington D.C. as a class. We also got to go to Kings Island. Also on Fridays we get to do expeditions which help you find interests for careers and sports. Some things I would change about our school is the hands on activities. I feel like we could have more opportunities to do hands on work and labs.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 233

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Wyoming City Schools, OH•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 607

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Fort Thomas Independent Schools, KY•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Highlands Middle School is a wonderful environment for children to bloom in. The teachers are incredibly kind people, and are extremely driven to see their students succeed. The mentality of the school fosters a determination within each and every student to excel in their work. Not only does Highlands Middle School have incredible educational skills, but it also cultivates students with impeccable character that have a drive to better their community.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 767

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Madeira City School District, OH•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student, I feel very welcomed among both students and teachers! I've had a great learning experience and loved my time at the school.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 488

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Cincinnati, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  61 reviews

Junior: I started attending MVCA in preschool. MVCA has good academics, they offer advanced courses including AP classes. There are several amazing teachers who strive to be not just great teachers, but also great role models. Unfortunately, with being a small school, there are not a whole lot of options for what classes you can take. MVCA's high school has a very small student body. Unfortunately that means that it can be hard to fit in or find like-minded individuals. It also means that everyone knows everyone's business. In terms of Christianity, MVCA offers Bible classes that promote reading and memorizing Scripture. In high school, students study the Old and New Testaments as freshmen and sophomores. Then they study Apologetics and Comparative Worldview as juniors and seniors. We also have weekly chapels with student-run worship and a sermon from a faculty member. Most students are involved in athletics and/or fine arts. We have a strong student section and a big theatre program.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A

• Students 828

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Forest Hills Local School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Niche User: Nagel is cool I enjoy it a lot and i have friends here i like going to Nagel middle school as much as i like vanilla ice cream! My hydroflask is always allowed in class and i am taught things in my classes that i may use in the future.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,172

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Mason, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.34 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: We have had children at Royalmont for six years and have been very pleased. The community is amazing, the academics are strong, and the faith formation is wonderful. The new STEM lab with 3D printers is very impressive. We have had one child graduate from the high school with a full tuition scholarship to college! Although sports and a few activities are slightly limited due to the small size, there are still several things offered (basketball, volleyball, theatre, track, cross country, mock trial, and more). The administration is also more than willing to consider new groups, activities, or sports if there is an interest.... Read 32 reviews

• grade A

• Students 175

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Mason, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: MHA… where do I begin! This school, this community has blessed us immensely! Each teacher has an overwhelming calm and deep patience. A gracious and kind demand for respect makes for a pleasant classroom environment to enhance learning. The PK program is an excellent starting place to help begin the shepherding process along side parents to start their children’s MHA journey. Kindergarten is equally vital here at MHA in our opinion as it firmly begins the foundation of reading through phonics by the Spaulding method. We are excited for our second child to start Kindergarten. PK at MHA has truly prepared her and she is even more excited to start Kindergarten in the fall. It was a joy to witness our niece graduate this past year and what the end goal of an MHA education is and what we anticipate for our children. We chose MHA for the environment and culture we want to raise our kids in. Come visit, just once, you will be blessed!... Read 36 reviews

• grade A

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lakota Local School District (Liberty Township), OH•

• 7-8

• grade A

• Students 764

• Student-teacher ratio 26:1

• Kings Local School District, OH•

• 7-8

• grade A minus

• Students 724

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Loveland City School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I love our school. The teachers are great my grades could be better but I'm okay with low A's. In any school there is drama but in Loveland, there isn't much. Everyone is super nice to each other (most). I love Loveland... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 733

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Lakota Local School District (Liberty Township), OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Great School, the teachers are kind and students are friendly. The Basketball team is really good and the school officer is one of the nicest you will meet. Overall this is school is amazing and would recommend it to everyone.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 795

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Cincinnati City School District, OH•

• 3-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Senior: I really enjoy the small, community feel of Spencer. Due to its size, you're able to form intimate connections with both staff and peers. I enjoy this school and would recommend it to people looking for a more personalized learning experience.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Fairfield, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  50 reviews

Senior: The Spirit of God is alive in this place! There are so many opportunities to grow spiritually and become a leader for the Lord in your community. The teachers are AMAZING! They are funny, intuitive, caring, understanding, and challenge me to be the best student and Christ follower I can be! Cincinnati Christian Schools is what it is because of the teachers! The education is like no other. It is engaging, challenging, and has prepared me so incredibly well for college. There are also opportunities upon opportunities. I cannot tell you how many clubs, organizations, and teams I have been able to have been a part of at CCS. The cafeteria food is also wonderful.... Read 50 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 645

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Lakota Local School District (Liberty Township), OH•

• 7-8

• grade A minus

• Students 479

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1