For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,401 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Downtown are National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem and Aps Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron, OH include National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem and Aps Online.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Akron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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