Public schools in Middletown, OH
18 open public schools with an address in Middletown, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,338
17 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Middletown public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Middletown, OH: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high. The 17 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,338 students, an average of 490 per school. The largest campus is Middletown High School (1,587 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison Elementary School (711).
Middletown City operates the most schools here (9), and 2 regular districts have at least one Middletown campus, plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Middletown
Middletown City
Public school district
9 schools in Middletown
Madison Local
Public school district
3 schools in Middletown
Butler Technology & Career Development Schools
Education service agency
1 school in Middletown · 8 total
Marshall High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Middletown
Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Middletown
Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown
Independent charter agency
1 school in Middletown
Summit Acdy Comm Schl for Alternative Learners of Middletown
Independent charter agency
1 school in Middletown
Warren County Vocational School
Education service agency
1 school in Middletown · 2 total
Elementary schools in Middletown
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 397 | 14.7:1 | |
| Central Academy Elementary School Middletown City | KG–06 | 349 | 17.8:1 | |
| Creekview Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 392 | 15.8:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Madison Local | PK–05 | 711 | 18.2:1 | |
| Mayfield Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 503 | 18:1 | |
| Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 366 | 15.9:1 | |
| Miller Ridge Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 387 | 15.7:1 | |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 489 | 17.5:1 | |
| Summit Acdy Comm Schl for Alternative Learners of Middletown Summit Acdy Comm Schl for Alternative Learners of Middletown · Charter | KG–06 | 99 | 12.4:1 | |
| Wildwood Elementary School Middletown City | PK–06 | 444 | 18.5:1 |
Middle schools in Middletown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Junior High Madison Local | 06–08 | 342 | 15.5:1 | |
| Middletown Middle School Middletown City | 07–08 | 972 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Middletown
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Tech Aviation Facility Butler Technology & Career Development Schools · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| Madison High School Madison Local | 09–12 | 438 | 13.7:1 | |
| Marshall High School Marshall High School · Charter | 09–12 | 654 | 20.9:1 | |
| Middletown High School Middletown City | 09–12 | 1,587 | 17.7:1 | |
| Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown · Charter | 07–12 | 81 | 10.1:1 | |
| WCCC @ Atrium Warren County Vocational School · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 127 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.7%
- Hispanic18%
- Black15%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial10.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 17 Middletown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,338 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Middletown
How many public schools are in Middletown, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Middletown: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high. Together they reported 8,338 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Middletown?
Schools with an address in Middletown belong to 8 education agencies, led by Middletown City (9 schools), Madison Local (3 schools), Butler Technology & Career Development Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Middletown?
Middletown High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Middletown, with 1,587 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Middletown?
Yes. 4 of the 18 public schools in Middletown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Marshall High School, Middletown Preparatory & Fitness Academy, Summit Academy Secondary School - Middletown. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Middletown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Middletown public schools is 15.8:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Middletown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities