For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 631 students in 44702, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44702, OH are Canton College Preparatory School and Bulldog Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44702 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44702, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44702, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Bulldog Virtual Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2500
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2500
Gr: 3-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
44702, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Canton City Practical Nursing (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Community Educational Services High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Mckinley Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
521 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2602
Gr: 9-12 | 1,168 student Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44702, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44702, OH include Canton College Preparatory School and Bulldog Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 44702?
2 public middle schools are located in 44702.
What is the racial composition of students in 44702?
44702 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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