2024 Best Middle Schools in the Columbus Area

• Gahanna, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.9 out of 5  49 reviews

Alum: Columbus Academy has all the right tools and opportunities for the students willing to seek them. After attending the school from pre k to senior year I can say that I am truly grateful for the opportunity. To start with the positives of the school, it’s beautiful, cultivates a close bond between students and their teachers, elite curriculum, and a close community. Despite all the positives Columbus Academy can be a nightmare for the wrong student. It takes a certain student to fit into the community and excel in the classroom. Additionally, I believe the school is having an identity crisis whether to be the strict, traditional school it once was or transform into a more contemporary independent school. For the right student Academy has all the resources to great a wonderful student.... Read 49 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,085

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  52 reviews

Senior: Great school, learned new study habits, and learned how to ask for help from teachers! Love the one on one learning.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 712

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  68 reviews

Alum: Columbus School for Girls has the most elite collection of teachers whose education ranges from great experience and even to doctoral degrees. Your education and the environment of talented students invokes the desire to learn. My only advice is a reconsideration on an administration level. Rather than hear from your head of school that your education is a “business transaction” or that social issues involving harmful language is to be solved by sitting in a room with the offender where they are allowed to tell the victim how they are wrong, I think careful thought and consideration could be put in to better solve these remarks or dilemmas. Regardless, you cannot find better teachers than the ones at CSG anywhere else. They genuinely care about students and make learning feel like an opportunity rather than a burden.... Read 68 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 509

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: This is a really great school. It has a nice enviorment and is a safe place to learn. I overall give this school a 5 star rating for all of the teachers, oppurtunites, and learning.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 808

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: This is the best school ever! Everyone is so nice and supportive! It’s like your at home but you are learning to!... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 636

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Sophomore: This school has amazing principal and teachers. I went here and I'm really prepared for high school!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 990

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This school has a great vibe when you step in. The teachers are so kind and are always willing to help :) They have a wide variety of extracurricular activities, so there is something for everyone there. Overall this school is really good.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 923

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  118 reviews

Sophomore: Metro early college high school is something that will always hold a special place in my heart. From the friends I made, to the classes I had, it was truly amazing. Before I came here, I set very low expectations of myself. I just wanted to finish high school doing the bare minimum. That all changed when I came to Metro. There’s mastery system which seems intimidation at first but it really has helped me. Now I’m going into my sophomore year doing trigonometry. I’m so grateful with all of the opportunities that this school has provided me with. I don’t think that they should change anything... Read 118 reviews

• grade A

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Teachers are great. We have almost half of the school in the olentangy gifted programs.The gifted department here is very slouchy, even if you ask there is not much help, or students are discouraged on matters of subject selection for high school credits. Great admin. Our office staff are very friendly .gym facilities are good. Athletic department is good , but I have to mention middle school girls tennis is terrible, the coach won’t show up most days after he collects the money. Only for paid classes and selling the logo wear he comes. Other days it is totally unstructured and some parent volunteers are running it, they select teams every day and you will end up waiting for your turn since we have limited courts available. Parent volunteers prefer their kids to play naturally.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,029

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• New Albany-Plain Local School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: I loved middle school and learned so much while there. I always was having new challenges and being pushed academically while being supported socially.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 766

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  20 reviews

Middle School Student: What I liked about this school is that the teachers are willing to help you succeed if you ask for help and pay attention in class. Another things I like is that there are some high school classes, like a world language, Algebra I and Geometry, that are offered to 8th graders.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,051

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Grandview Heights City School District, OH•

• 4-8

• grade A

• Students 426

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 722

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  15 reviews

Parent: My child has attended CPA from kindergarten, currently in 4th grade. Overall I really like the school, I feel comfortable with my child attending and being safe. They do a great job at trying to make learning fun and interesting for the students, especially when it comes time for state testing. I believe every school has it's challenges, but I'm happy with how CPA handles the few challenges that they do have. I'd love to see more sports options for all ages.... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 874

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Olentangy Local School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Best school ever. This is a wonderful middle school, with great teachers who care about their students and great facilities.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,213

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Worthington City School District, OH•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: Phoenix Middle School is the most productive school system I have ever seen. The program is very effective. I learned so much academically and socially. Teachers are all wonderful.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 160

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  11 reviews

Parent: All five of our children attended Columbus Torah Academy from elementary school through high school graduation. They received excellent secular and Judaic educations and were able to excel at the top Yeshivas and selective universities. They all went on to graduate programs and are successful in their careers. Most importantly, they all have wonderful families and send all our grandchildren to Jewish Day Schools. We are proud to have several grandchildren attending CTA and are confident in their outstanding education.... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 223

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Upper Arlington Schools, OH•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 738

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Bexley City School District, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Bexley middle school is so fun! Contrary to whoever wrote that last mean review, BMS is a cool middle school. No, I’m not in that “popular” kid group that other person talked about (it’s really just a different friend group) but I still wouldn’t trade anything for the friends I have. Sometimes school is tough, and the grading is a little weird, and there a some some teachers who I have a couple problems with, overall i give this school a 5/5!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 574

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Upper Arlington Schools, OH•

• 6-9

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Alum: Hastings middle school is a very good place to watch your children grow in academics and athletics. Your kids will love Hastings middle school as it is full of such fun things that improve personal growth.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 681

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Worthington, OH•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.15 out of 5  107 reviews

Junior: I have been at worthington Christian since late elementary school and really like it here! While at first students were somewhat cliquey (there is a big emphasis placed on those who have attended the school their entire lives,) after a while I found a good group of friends I could fit into. The best thing in my opinion at WC is the staff genuinely seem to care about students. Most likely a mix of the solid Christian foundation, as well as the smaller student faculty ratio, it makes it easier to connect with a teacher, and they very often will offer advice or help if you need it. The education as well is very rigorous, you can take an easier path for it, however for the most part the classes will make you work and actually learn, which is paired well with Bible classes that really dig deep into the word. Overall WC, I feel is a very good place to go for school, with caring faculty, kind students, a strong curriculum, and an ever so important biblical worldview.... Read 107 reviews

• grade A

• Students 916

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Pickerington Local School District, OH•

• 5-6

• grade A minus

• Students 632

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Columbus, OH•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  71 reviews

Senior: I came to this school my junior year (currently a senior) and I love it. The faculty are all amazing and truly care about each and every student. The only downsides I would mention are mostly due to the small size of the school. I enjoy having smaller class sizes, but a limited amount of students also means less available classes to take, like AP classes or electives. The social climate can also be difficult to adjust to, and students can be very cliquey, but the friends I have met have been really great. Overall, very happy I made the switch!... Read 71 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 932

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Dublin City Schools, OH•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle school student: Davis middle school is a great school. There is lots of diversity and there are lots of sports opportunities. The classrooms are fairly large and the teachers are great.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 851

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Worthington City School District, OH•

• 6-8

• grade A minus

• Students 452

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1