For the 2024 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 36,219 students in Akron, OH (there are 24 private schools, serving 5,170 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Akron, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Akron, OH are Bath Elementary School, Nolley Elementary School and Arrowhead Primary Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Akron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Akron, OH (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Grades: 3-5
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Nolley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 Raleigh Blvd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4885
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4885
Grades: K-4
| 382 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Herberich Primary Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2645 Smith Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4991
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4991
Grades: K-4
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
496 Trunko Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4890
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4890
Grades: K-4
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Copley-fairlawn Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4875
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4875
Grades: 5-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Grades: K-4
| 109 students
Rank: #99.
Manchester High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
437 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
Copley High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3807 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Grades: 8-12
| 943 students
Rank: #1111.
Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3089 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8469
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8469
Grades: PK-4
| 470 students
Rank: #1212.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Grades: 5-8
| 402 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 East Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Grades: 4-8
| 357 students
Rank: #1414.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Grades: K-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1515.
Coventry Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Grades: 5-8
| 499 students
Rank: #1616.
King Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1717.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #1818.
Young Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3258 Nidover Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1008
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1008
Grades: PK-3
| 0 students
Rank: #1919.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Rank: #2020.
Cascade Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #2121.
Coventry High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #2222.
Schrop Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Grades: 3-6
| 549 students
Rank: #2323.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Grades: K-5
| 336 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hatton Clc
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Lessig Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Windemere Clc
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #2828.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Canton Road
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Grades: 7-12
| 926 students
Rank: #2929.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #3030.
Voris Community Learning Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #3131.
Firestone High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,236 students
Rank: #3232.
Ellet Community Learning Center
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Grades: 9-12
| 963 students
Rank: #3333.
Akron Stem High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #3434.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #3535.
Hyre Community Learning Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
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Akron, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Vocational Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
147 Park St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Academy Of Excellence, The (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1015 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Community School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
Akron Digital Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
133 Merriman Rd
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron School Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Hill Middle/high Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Betana Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Brown Street Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Colonial Prep Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
3185 Daisy Ave
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Coventry Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Grades: 8-9
| 436 students
235 Smith St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
East Cleveland Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2311 W Market St Ste 1c
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1532 Peckham St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evening (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gain Productive Skills Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
335 South Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Lafollette St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
49 North Martha Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2228 11th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
33 Dorcas Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Ida B Wells Community Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
815 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-1085
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-1085
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James W Smith Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
647 N Main St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 434-2181
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 434-2181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
1445 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
2330 25th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
175 W Crosier St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1745
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1745
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Manchester Digital School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
6075 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-6926
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-6926
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Akron, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Akron, OH include Bath Elementary School, Nolley Elementary School and Arrowhead Primary Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Akron, OH?
83 public schools are located in Akron, OH.
What percentage of students in Akron, OH go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Akron, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Akron, OH?
Akron, OH public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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