For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,535 students in 44706, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 292 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 44706, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44706, OH are T C Knapp Elementary School, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School and Mcgregor Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44706 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44706, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44706, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Mcgregor Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2339 17th St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 452-7069
Gr: 4-7 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste A
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44706, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44706, OH include T C Knapp Elementary School, Faircrest Memorial Elementary School and Mcgregor Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 44706?
5 public schools are located in 44706.
What percentage of students in 44706 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 44706 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44706?
44706 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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