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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Portage County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 12,765 students in Portage County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, OH are Leighton Elementary School, Harmon Middle School and Suffield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Portage County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Portage County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
121 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-2209
Gr: 3-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Harmon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
130 Aurora Hudson Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3375
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Suffield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1128 Waterloo Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-3430
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
O H Somers Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Herbert St
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 628-9947
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1464 Industry Rd
Atwater, OH 44201
(330) 947-2153
Gr: PK-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Walls Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Doramor St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Field Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1379 Saxe Rd
Mogadore, OH 44260
(330) 673-4176
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4170 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-8581
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Rootstown Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-7971
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Southeast Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8301 Tallmadge Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-5841
Gr: 3-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Crestwood Primary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11256 Bowen Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8202
Gr: PK-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
James A Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10207 State Route 88
Garrettsville, OH 44231
(330) 527-2184
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8540 Tallmadge Rd
Diamond, OH 44412
(330) 654-5841
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Longcoy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Bio-med Science Academy Stem School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4211 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-12 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1717.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1818.
Henry Defer Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1895 Annalane Dr
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 422-2480
Gr: 4-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4140 State Route 44
Rootstown, OH 44272
(330) 325-9956
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2020.
Crestwood Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11260 Bowen Rd
Mantua, OH 44255
(330) 357-8203
Gr: 4-6 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Willyard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
680 Summit Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6481
Gr: 1-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Streetsboro Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Annalane Dr
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4905
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
West Main Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 W Main St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-6522
Gr: 2-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Streetsboro Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8955 Kirby Ln
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4907
Gr: PK-3 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2626.
Katherine Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9032 Maple Grove Rd
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-9800
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2727.
Windham Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9530 Bauer Ave
Windham, OH 44288
(330) 326-2711
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
228 S Scranton St
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 296-3849
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Craddock Elementary School
105 Hurd Rd
Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 562-3175
Gr: 1-2 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Rocket Digital Academy
9000 Kirby Ln
Streetsboro, OH 44241
(330) 626-4900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Primary Elementary School
8301 Tallmadge Rd
Ravenna, OH 44266
(330) 654-1930
Gr: K-2 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Portage County, OH include Leighton Elementary School, Harmon Middle School and Suffield Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Portage County?
31 public elementary schools are located in Portage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Portage County?
Portage County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Portage County are often viewed compared to one another?

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