For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,045 students in 44705, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in 44705, OH are Ransom H Barr Elementary School, Crenshaw Middle School and Canton Harbor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44705 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44705, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44705, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Crenshaw Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2525 19th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 454-7717
Gr: 6-8 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Canton Harbor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1731 Grace Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Youtz Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Midway Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-7601
Gr: 4-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Gibbs Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 456-1521
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44705, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44705, OH include Ransom H Barr Elementary School, Crenshaw Middle School and Canton Harbor High School.
How many public schools are located in 44705?
6 public schools are located in 44705.
What is the racial composition of students in 44705?
44705 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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