For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 655 students in Kent, OH.
The top-ranked public middle school in Kent, OH is Stanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent, OH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Kent, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6662 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6704
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
321 North Depeyster St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-7662
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kent, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent, OH include Stanton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent?
1 public middle schools are located in Kent.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent?
Kent public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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