For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,852 students in 44272, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in 44272, OH are Rootstown Elementary School, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School and Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44272 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44272, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44272, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rootstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4211 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(877) 644-6338
Rootstown, OH 44272
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7911
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
44272, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-6186
Gr: 9 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44272, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44272, OH include Rootstown Elementary School, Bio-med Science Academy Stem School and Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School.
How many public schools are located in 44272?
4 public schools are located in 44272.
What is the racial composition of students in 44272?
44272 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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