For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,525 students in Barberton, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barberton, OH are Norton Elementary School, Norton Middle School and Barberton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barberton, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barberton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barberton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3390 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Gr: 1-4 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4108 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5607
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5607
Gr: 5-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Barberton Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Shannon Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-2183
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-2183
Gr: K-2 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Barberton Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
292 Robinson Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-5492
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-5492
Gr: 3-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Barberton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 4th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Gr: 5-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Barberton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Gr: 2-8 | 6 students
Barberton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
512 W Hopocan Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 11%
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Gr: PK | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
1152 Belleview Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4243
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4243
Gr: 5-9 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
291 West Summit St
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4230
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4230
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4138 Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Gr: 1-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
165 3rd St Ne
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4234
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 34%
88 19th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4229
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4229
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
315 East State St
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4232
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4232
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barberton, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barberton, OH include Norton Elementary School, Norton Middle School and Barberton Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barberton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Barberton.
What is the racial composition of students in Barberton?
Barberton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Barberton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barberton include: Barberton Primary School vs. Barberton Intermediate School, Barberton Intermediate School vs. Barberton Primary School, Barberton Intermediate School vs. Norton Elementary School
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