For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,292 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 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Barberton, OH (2026)
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 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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: 5-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
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 36% (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 Middle School vs. Norton Middle School
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