For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 public schools serving 30,860 students in Akron, OH (there are 27 private schools, serving 5,362 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Akron, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Akron, OH are Herberich Primary Elementary School, Bath Elementary School and Nolley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Akron, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Akron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Akron, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herberich Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2645 Smith Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4991
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4991
Grades: K-4
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Bath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Grades: 3-5
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Nolley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Grades: K-4
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
496 Trunko Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4890
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4890
Grades: K-4
| 376 students
Rank: #55.
Akron Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1600 Raleigh Blvd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4885
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4885
Grades: K-4
| 394 students
Rank: #77.
Copley-fairlawn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4875
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4875
Grades: 5-8
| 756 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Coventry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3089 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8469
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8469
Grades: PK-4
| 461 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Manchester High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
437 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1010.
Copley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3807 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Rank: #1111.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
Rank: #1212.
Manchester Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1055 East Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Grades: 4-8
| 344 students
Rank: #1414.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1515.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Grades: 5-8
| 406 students
Rank: #1616.
King Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1717.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #1818.
Akron Stem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1661
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1919.
Coventry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Grades: 5-8
| 479 students
Rank: #2020.
Schrop Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Grades: 2-6
| 521 students
Rank: #2121.
Coventry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-3004
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: #2222.
Windemere Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2323.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #2424.
Hatton Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2525.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #2626.
Akron Career Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #2727.
Voris Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2828.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Canton Road
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Grades: 7-12
| 828 students
Rank: #2929.
Rimer Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #3030.
Spring Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 Lessig Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Grades: K-2
| 366 students
Rank: #3131.
Case Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #3232.
Firestone Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #3333.
Mason Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #3434.
Imagine Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Grades: 1-6
| 119 students
Rank: #3535.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
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Akron, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Vocational Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
147 Park St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Academy Of Excellence, The (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1015 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Community School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
Akron Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
133 Merriman Rd
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron School Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Hill Middle/high Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Betana Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Brown Street Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Colonial Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
3797 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3185 Daisy Ave
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Coventry Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Grades: 8-9
| 436 students
235 Smith St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
East Cleveland Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2311 W Market St Ste 1c
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1532 Peckham St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evening (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gain Productive Skills Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
335 South Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Lafollette St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
49 North Martha Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2228 11th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5224
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
33 Dorcas Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Ida B Wells Community Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
815 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-1085
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 867-1085
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
James W Smith Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
647 N Main St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 434-2181
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 434-2181
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2140 13th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-4141
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
1445 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-7631
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
2330 25th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5237
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Grades: K-6
| 70 students
175 W Crosier St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1745
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1745
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Akron, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Akron, OH include Herberich Primary Elementary School, Bath Elementary School and Nolley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Akron?
81 public schools are located in Akron.
What percentage of students in Akron go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Akron are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Akron are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Akron include: Pfeiffer Elementary School vs. Case Community Learning Center, Herberich Primary Elementary School vs. Fort Island Primary Elementary School, Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center vs. King Community Learning Center
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