For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 699 students in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Square are Portage Path Community Learning Center and I Promise School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage Path Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 S Portage Path
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-2795
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
I Promise School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1516
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1516
Gr: 3-8 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron, OH include Portage Path Community Learning Center and I Promise School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron?
the neighborhood of Highland Square, Akron public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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