For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,535 students in 44305, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44305, OH are Akron Preparatory School, Middlebury Academy and East Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44305 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44305, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44305, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Market St Ste 3360
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Middlebury Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 Kent St
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
East Community Learning Center
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Gr: 6-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 44305, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 44305, OH include Akron Preparatory School, Middlebury Academy and East Community Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 44305?
3 public middle schools are located in 44305.
What is the racial composition of students in 44305?
44305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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