Top 5 Best West Akron Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 7,171 students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH.
The top ranked public schools in West Akron are Summit Academy Secondary - Akron, Schumacher Community Learning Center and Crouse Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Schumacher Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 Hartford Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 903 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH include Summit Academy Secondary - Akron, Schumacher Community Learning Center and Crouse Community Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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