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Best 44312 Ohio Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,587 students in 44312, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 505 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 44312, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44312, OH are Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Ritzman Community Learning Center and Windemere Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44312 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44312, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best 44312, OH Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Gr: K-4 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Schrop Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Gr: 4-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Hatton Community Learning Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Lessig Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Gr: K-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Springfield Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 Canton Road
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1002
Gr: 7-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Hyre Community Learning Center
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Ellet Community Learning Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 Woolf Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2503 Leland Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 253-7441
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Preschool Center
2141 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1111
Gr: PK | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 44312, OH?
How many public schools are located in 44312?
12 public schools are located in 44312.
What percentage of students in 44312 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 44312 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44312?
44312 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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