For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,125 students in Niles, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Niles, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Niles, OH are Niles Preparatory Academy, Niles Intermediate School and Mckinley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Niles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Niles, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niles Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Niles Intermediate School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Margaret Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5093
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5093
Gr: 3-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 Dragon Dr
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9968
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9968
Gr: 9-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Niles Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Brown St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-5656
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-5656
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
960 Frederick St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5091
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5091
Gr: PK-2 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Niles, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 W 3rd St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6115
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6115
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Minority enrollment: 9%
522 Emma St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-4711
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-4711
Gr: K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Niles, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Niles, OH include Niles Preparatory Academy, Niles Intermediate School and Mckinley High School.
How many public schools are located in Niles?
5 public schools are located in Niles.
What percentage of students in Niles go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Niles are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Niles include: Niles Middle School vs. Niles Primary School, Niles Intermediate School vs. Niles Primary School, Niles Primary School vs. Niles Intermediate School
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