For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,976 students in 44708, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 319 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 44708, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44708, OH are Avondale Elementary School, Harter Elementary School and Mckinley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44708 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44708, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44708, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Harter Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 Raff Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 456-1001
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2323 17th St Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 438-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Clarendon Intermediate School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
412 Clarendon Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 453-7681
Gr: 4-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44708, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44708, OH include Avondale Elementary School, Harter Elementary School and Mckinley High School.
How many public schools are located in 44708?
4 public schools are located in 44708.
What percentage of students in 44708 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 44708 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44708?
44708 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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