For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,521 students in 44720, OH (there are 2 private schools, serving 433 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 44720, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44720, OH are Portage Collaborative Montessori School, North Canton Middle School and North Canton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44720 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44720, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44720, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Collaborative Montessori School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Canton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Fair Oaks Ave Sw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5635
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
North Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Clearmount Ave Se
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5640
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5640
Gr: 3-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hoover High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 7th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5620
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5620
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Charlotte St Nw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5645
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5645
Gr: PK-2 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
44720, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3330 State St Nw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5645
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5645
Gr: 3-5 | 494 students Minority enrollment: 15%
301 Portage St Nw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5608
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5608
Gr: PK | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
1500 School Ave Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5650
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5650
Gr: K-2 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44720, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44720, OH include Portage Collaborative Montessori School, North Canton Middle School and North Canton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 44720?
5 public schools are located in 44720.
What percentage of students in 44720 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 44720 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44720?
44720 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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