For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,738 students in Kent, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 326 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Kent, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Kent, OH are Davey Elementary School, Brimfield Elementary School and Walls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Kent have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kent, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4170 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-8581
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-8581
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Walls Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Doramor St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Mantua St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #55.
Longcoy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #66.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #77.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Kent, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
321 North Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kent, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Kent, OH include Davey Elementary School, Brimfield Elementary School and Walls Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kent?
7 public schools are located in Kent.
What percentage of students in Kent go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Kent are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Kent are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kent include: Longcoy Elementary School vs. Holden Elementary School, Holden Elementary School vs. Longcoy Elementary School, Holden Elementary School vs. Davey Elementary School
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