For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,141 students in 44301, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in 44301, OH are Voris Community Learning Center, Akron Career Tech High School and Mcebright Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44301, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44301, OH Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Voris Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Mcebright Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Cole Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Main Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 738-1925
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 738-1925
Gr: K-7 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Aps Online
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Steiner Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-2718
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-2718
Gr: 3-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 192:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Akron Alternative Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Steiner Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-3262
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Garfield Community Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1326 Brown St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 848-4141
Gr: 9-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
44301, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44301, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44301, OH include Voris Community Learning Center, Akron Career Tech High School and Mcebright Community Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 44301?
7 public schools are located in 44301.
What is the racial composition of students in 44301?
44301 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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