Top Rankings
Akron City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 4,821 students in Akron City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Ohio.
Public Preschools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
45 Schools
818 Schools
# Students
19,873 Students
328,756 Students
# Teachers
1,470 Teachers
18,743 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Akron City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#696 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Graduation Rate
88%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.7%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
47%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
25%
61%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,823 is higher than the state median of $19,383. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,030 is higher than the state median of $19,015. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$434 MM
$32,146 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$458 MM
$31,536 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,823
$19,383
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,030
$19,015
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Akron City School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Mason Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
390 W Crosier St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 252-9271
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 252-9271
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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