Top 10 Best Stark County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 103 public schools serving 55,937 students in Stark County, OH (there are 40 private schools, serving 5,288 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Stark County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, OH are Lake Primary School, Sauder Elementary School and Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Stark County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Primary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13244 Cleveland Ave Nw
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 877-4298
Grades: K-1
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Sauder Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7503 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8028
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Lincoln St Sw
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-4276
Grades: 2-6
| 1,194 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
415 N Nickelplate St
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-1177
Grades: K-5
| 971 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5335 Villa Padova Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Grades: K-5
| 592 students
Rank: #66.
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8454 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Grades: K-4
| 532 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Grades: K-4
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Lake Middle / High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 Market Ave Sw
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 877-4282
Grades: 7-12
| 1,629 students
Rank: #1111.
Green Primary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2300 Graybill Rd
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 899-8700
Grades: 1-3
| 845 students
Rank: #1212.
Tuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1920 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7809
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #1313.
Strausser Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8646 Strausser St Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8056
Grades: K-5
| 843 students
Rank: #1414.
Lohr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5300 Richville Dr Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 484-3924
Grades: K-4
| 204 students
Rank: #1515.
North Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Clearmount Ave Se
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5640
Grades: 3-5
| 884 students
Rank: #1616.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
North Canton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Fair Oaks Ave Sw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5635
Grades: 6-8
| 972 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #1919.
Jackson High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7600 Fulton Dr Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-3501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,916 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Portage Collab Montessori Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Grades: PK-6
| 187 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Tuslaw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1847 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5786 Beechwood Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7586
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
515 Marion Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-8100
Grades: K-4
| 291 students
Rank: #2424.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Grades: PK-4
| 439 students
Rank: #2525.
Tuslaw Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1723 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7807
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #2626.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7355 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8034
Grades: 5-9
| 1,329 students
Rank: #2727.
Hoover High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 7th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5620
Grades: 9-12
| 1,533 students
Rank: #2828.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Grades: 5-6
| 825 students
Rank: #2929.
Louisville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 S Nickelplate St
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-1438
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #3030.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
Rank: #3131.
Sandy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5018 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #3232.
Fairless Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12000 Navarre Rd Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 767-3913
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #3333.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8750 Jane St Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8024
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #3434.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Gorrell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2420 Schuler Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3905
Grades: K-3
| 392 students
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Stark County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Glamorgan St
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-2100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
285 W Oxford St
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-2266
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
210 38th St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8030
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 478-0274
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
225 3rd Ave Sw
Beach City, OH 44608
(330) 756-2497
Grades: K-6
| 240 students
2115 Georgetown Rd Ne
Canton, OH 44704
(330) 453-6902
Grades: 3-6
| 209 students
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 754-1556
Grades: K-8
| 189 students
1041 32nd St Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3906
Grades: K-4
| 198 students
245 5th St Sw
Brewster, OH 44613
(330) 767-3913
Grades: K-6
| 279 students
1723 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1356 Stark Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
3408 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 454-2254
Grades: 3-8
| 143 students
2800 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44710
(330) 438-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 406 students
1253 3rd St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 452-9911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
116 McKinley Ave NW
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 452-9911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3409 13th St Sw
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 454-2418
Grades: 5-12
| 160 students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5362 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-9371
Grades: 7-12
| 27 students
116 Mckinley Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 438-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
525 7th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
815 Dueber Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 580-3517
Grades: PK-2
| 239 students
10320 Moulin Ave Ne
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7458
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1350 Cherry Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44714
(330) 580-3008
Grades: PK
| 9 students
310 Browning Ct N
East Canton, OH 44730
(330) 488-0316
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
2195 Poplar St Se
East Sparta, OH 44626
(330) 866-9416
Grades: 3-6
| 215 students
724 Walnut Rd Sw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 830-3903
Grades: K-4
| 161 students
4001 Addison Ave
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-2776
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11885 Navarre Rd Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 767-3577
Grades: 3-12
| 29 students
2701 Coventry Blvd Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-3167
Grades: K-5
| 97 students
4526 Ridge Ave Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8010
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1379 Garfield Ave Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 454-3128
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
901 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 492-3500
Grades: 1-11
| 21 students
3330 State St Nw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5645
Grades: 3-5
| 494 students
245 Belle St Sw
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-4278
Grades: K-3
| 467 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stark County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, OH include Lake Primary School, Sauder Elementary School and Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
103 public schools are located in Stark County.
What percentage of students in Stark County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Stark County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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