For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 541 students in 45804, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45804, OH are Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45804 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45804, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45804, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
755 Saint Johns Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3190
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Kibby St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3320
Gr: K-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
45804, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422
Gr: 1-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%
190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730
Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45804, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45804, OH include Lima South Science-technology Magnet K-8 and Liberty Arts Magnet K-8.
How many public middle schools are located in 45804?
2 public middle schools are located in 45804.
What is the racial composition of students in 45804?
45804 public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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