For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,601 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Northwest Akron are Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center, King Community Learning Center and Firestone Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
King Community Learning Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Firestone Community Learning Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Community Learning Center
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron, OH include Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center, King Community Learning Center and Firestone Community Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron?
the neighborhood of Northwest Akron, Akron public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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