Best Schools in Akron, Ohio
88 schools · 50 Elementary · 13 Middle · 19 High · 6 Other
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $52,440
- Median home value
- $154,280
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 22 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 48%
25% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Akron compares
Ohio rank
#334 of 442
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Ohio avg (6.2)
Median household income
$52k
74% of Ohio median
Schools in this city
81
About Schools in Akron, Ohio
Akron's public school system spans 71 ranked schools, giving families a wide range of options across the city and surrounding districts. The system's average score sits at 5.8 out of 10, which reflects a landscape where quality varies considerably from school to school. Parents doing their homework will find real differences between buildings — and those differences matter for enrollment decisions.
The strongest performers cluster at the elementary level. Bath Elementary School leads the city with a score of 8.6 out of 10, followed closely by Ritzman Community Learning Center and Nolley Elementary School, each rated 8.5. Greater Summit County Early Learning Center scores 8.4, and Coventry Middle School tops the middle school tier at 7.9. Across all 71 schools, 16 — about 23% — score 7 or higher, meaning high-performing options exist but require active searching. The majority of schools fall below that threshold, so neighborhood assignment alone is not a reliable path to a top-rated placement.
Akron's geographic spread means school quality does not follow a single pattern by ZIP code. Families in suburban fringe areas around Bath and Coventry tend to have access to higher-rated buildings, while schools closer to the urban core show more variable scores. District boundaries in Summit County can be complex, and some high-scoring elementary schools feed into middle and high school programs with different ratings, so parents should trace the full K-12 pathway rather than evaluating grade levels in isolation.
The practical takeaway for parents: Akron offers genuine high-quality public options, but they serve a minority of students by default. With 23% of schools scoring 7 or above, selective research pays off. Start with the top-rated elementary schools if you have young children and check whether your address falls within their attendance zones. For families with flexibility — through open enrollment, magnet programs, or relocation — the gap between Akron's top and average schools is wide enough to make the extra research time well worth it.
Elementary Schools
50 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 639 students · 3rd–5th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 298 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 442 students · Pre-K–4th | 8.5 |
| 4 | 118 students · Kindergarten–4th | 8.4 |
| 5 | 448 students · Kindergarten–4th | 7.1 |
| 6 | 348 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 |
| 7 | 423 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 8 | 380 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.9 |
| 9 | 261 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 10 | 115 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.5 |
| 11 | 80 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.5 |
| 12 | 229 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 13 | 311 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.2 |
| 14 | 246 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 15 | 488 students · Kindergarten–3rd | 5.9 |
| 16 | 212 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.8 |
| 17 | 347 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 |
| 18 | 377 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 19 | 274 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 20 | 133 students · 1st–6th | 5.3 |
| 21 | 359 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
| 22 | 337 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.2 |
| 23 | 269 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.1 |
| 24 | 265 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 |
| 25 | 545 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 |
Show 25 more elementary schools
| 26 | 443 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.9 | ||
| 27 | 636 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
| 28 | 402 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 | ||
| 29 | 352 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 30 | 396 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.6 | ||
| 31 | 256 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 32 | 248 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.5 | ||
| 33 | 237 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.4 | ||
| 34 | 241 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 35 | 202 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.2 | ||
| 36 | 378 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.0 | ||
| 37 | 237 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 38 | 280 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 | ||
| 39 | 126 students · Kindergarten–5th | 2.9 | ||
| 40 | 339 students · Kindergarten–8th | 2.7 | ||
| 41 | 27 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | — | ||
| Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 135 students · Pre-K–5th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | 188 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 178 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Private
106 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | ST SEBASTIAN SCHOOL
Private
339 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 6 | 194 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 7 | ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Private
225 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 8 | DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Private
23 students · Pre-K–6th | Not Rated | ||
| 9 | AKRON FIRST ACADEMY & PRESCHOOL
Private
8 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 437 students · 5th–8th | 7.9 | ||
| 2 | 398 students · 4th–8th | 7.3 | ||
| 3 | 377 students · 5th–8th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 762 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 76 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 | ||
| 6 | 398 students · 5th–8th | 6.0 | ||
| 7 | 124 students · 6th–8th | 5.6 | ||
| 8 | 654 students · 6th–8th | 5.4 | ||
| 9 | 384 students · 4th–6th | 5.4 | ||
| 10 | 643 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 11 | 472 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 | ||
| 12 | 529 students · 3rd–8th | 4.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 6 students · 1st–8th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
19 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 students · 9th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 107 students · 10th–12th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 1,085 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
| 4 | 54 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 5 | 395 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 6 | 83 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 | ||
| 7 | 920 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 8 | 901 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 | ||
| 9 | 540 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 10 | 329 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 11 | 135 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 | ||
| 12 | 570 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 | ||
| 13 | 1,070 students · 6th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 14 | 375 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 | ||
| 15 | 903 students · 6th–12th | 5.1 | ||
| 16 | 920 students · 9th–12th | 4.9 | ||
| 17 | 849 students · 7th–12th | 4.4 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | ST VINCENT-ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL
Private
630 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | ARCHBISHOP HOBAN HIGH SCHOOL
Private
809 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | 274 students · 2nd–12th | 2.8 | ||
| 3 | 24 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 4 | 91 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| 5 | 78 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | — | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | OUR LADY OF THE ELMS SCHOOL
Private
335 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Akron
Akron, Ohio · 88 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 16 ZIP codes
Median Income
$52,440
Median Home Value
$154,280
Median Rent
$944/mo
Population
242,675
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
48%
Avg Commute
22 min
Poverty Rate
25.9%
Community Profile
Akron has a median household income of $52,440. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $154,280, with a median rent of $944/month. The area has a poverty rate of 25.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Quick Facts
- State
- Ohio
- Total Schools
- 88
- Elementary
- 50
- Middle
- 13
- High
- 19
- Districts
- 22
- Avg Rating
- 5.9/10
Resources
School Districts (22)
Middlebury Academy
1 school · 212 students
Edge Learning
1 school · 241 students
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
1 school · 115 students
Towpath Trail High School
1 school · 570 students
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
1 school · 76 students
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
1 school · 54 students
Cascade Career Prep High School
1 school · 78 students
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
1 school · 118 students
Imagine Akron Academy
1 school · 27 students
Akros Middle School
1 school · 124 students
Eagle Elementary of Akron
1 school · 126 students
Akron Preparatory School
1 school · 378 students
Main Preparatory Academy
1 school · 80 students
Imagine Leadership Academy
1 school · 133 students
Steel Academy
1 school · 135 students
Case Preparatory Academy
1 school · 339 students
Akron Career Tech High School
1 school · 83 students
Akron City
48 schools · 19,982 students
Coventry Local
3 schools · 1,425 students
Manchester Local
3 schools · 1,214 students
Revere Local
4 schools · 2,908 students
Springfield Local
4 schools · 1,799 students
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How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Akron, Ohio
How many schools are in Akron, Ohio?
Akron has 88 schools, including 75 public and 13 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Akron, Ohio?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Akron is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.
What is the top-ranked school in Akron, Ohio?
The top-ranked school in Akron on MySchoolScout is Bath Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Akron, Ohio?
The top-ranked elementary school in Akron on MySchoolScout is Bath Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Akron, Ohio?
The top-ranked middle school in Akron on MySchoolScout is Coventry Middle School with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What is the best high school in Akron, Ohio?
The top-ranked high school in Akron on MySchoolScout is St Vincent-st Mary High School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
How many school districts serve Akron, Ohio?
Akron is served by 22 school districts: Middlebury Academy, Edge Learning, Summit Academy Akron Elementary School, Towpath Trail High School, Summit Academy Akron Middle School, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron, Cascade Career Prep High School, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Imagine Akron Academy, Akros Middle School, Eagle Elementary of Akron, Akron Preparatory School, Main Preparatory Academy, Imagine Leadership Academy, Steel Academy, Case Preparatory Academy, Akron Career Tech High School, Akron City, Coventry Local, Manchester Local, Revere Local, Springfield Local.
What is the education level in Akron, Ohio?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Akron have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Akron, Ohio?
The median household income in Akron is approximately $52,440 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Akron, Ohio?
Yes, Akron has 13 private schools alongside 75 public schools. The top-rated private school is Our Lady of the Elms School with a score of 8.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Akron, Ohio?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Akron is 14.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Akron, Ohio?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.