Top Rankings
Akron City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public elementary schools serving 15,061 students in Akron City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Akron City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
48 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
19,930 Students
1,091,015 Students
# Teachers
1,580 Teachers
63,044 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Akron City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#716 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
1,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,832 Students
32,328 Students
% Asian Students
9%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,419 Students
86,617 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
9,393 Students
192,244 Students
% Black Students
47%
18%
# White Students
5,158 Students
704,631 Students
% White Students
26%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
1,092 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,091 Students
72,529 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
544
30,887
# Students in K Grade:
1,523
112,601
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,491
119,240
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,699
123,668
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,383
116,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,614
120,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,547
121,564
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,399
121,429
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,399
90,010
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,383
88,363
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,585
11,363
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,501
10,664
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,443
12,317
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,419
11,352
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,962 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,800 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$418 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$435 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,962
$17,287
Spending / Student
$21,800
$17,235
Best Akron City School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
(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
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
(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
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
(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
| 398 students
Rank: #44.
King Community Learning Center
(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
| 380 students
Rank: #55.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(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
| 298 students
Rank: #66.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(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
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(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
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Hatton Community Learning Center
(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
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
(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
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Voris Community Learning Center
(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
| 261 students
Rank: #1111.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(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
| 237 students
Rank: #1212.
Case Community Learning Center
(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
| 347 students
Rank: #1313.
Mason Community Learning Center
(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-5
| 280 students
Rank: #1414.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(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
| 636 students
Rank: #1515.
Pfeiffer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2081 9th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Grades: K-5
| 202 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Forest Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Damon St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Leggett Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1818.
Hyre Community Learning Center
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #1919.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Firestone Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1479 Girard St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-1308
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mcebright Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
349 Cole Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2222.
Henry L Robinson Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1156 4th Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2785
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2785
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2323.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #2424.
Litchfield Community Learning Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
470 Castle Blvd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3330
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #2525.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #2626.
Glover Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
935 Hammel St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1245
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #2727.
Findley Community Learning Center
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
65 W Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-7909
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Schumacher Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Hartford Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3131.
Jennings Community Learning Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
227 E Tallmadge Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #3232.
Innes Community Learning Center
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1999 East Ave
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7900
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 643 students
Rank: #3333.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #3434.
Aps Online
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10 N Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-2718
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-2718
Grades: 2-12
| 274 students
Rank: #3535.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 903 students
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