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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Stark County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 102 public schools serving 55,937 students in Stark County, OH (there are 36 private schools, serving 5,254 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Stark County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, OH are Lake Primary School, Avondale Elementary School and Sauder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Stark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Primary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13244 Cleveland Ave Nw
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 877-4298
Gr: K-1 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Avondale Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330) 491-3720
Gr: K-4 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sauder Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7503 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8028
Gr: K-5 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
415 N Nickelplate St
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-1177
Gr: K-5 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
W. S. Stinson Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8454 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-4646
Gr: 3-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Lincoln St Sw
Hartville, OH 44632
(330) 877-4276
Gr: 2-6 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Strausser Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8646 Strausser St Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8056
Gr: K-5 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Lake Cable Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5335 Villa Padova Dr Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 834-4673
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lohr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5300 Richville Dr Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 484-3924
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ransom H Barr Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2000 47th St Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 491-3730
Gr: K-4 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Lake Middle / High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
709 Market Ave Sw
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 877-4282
Gr: 7-12 | 1,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8614 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-3303
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Frazer Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3740
Gr: K-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Portage Collaborative Montessori School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 55th St Ne
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 966-1912
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
North Canton Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 Fair Oaks Ave Sw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5635
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
T C Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5151 Oakcliff St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 478-6174
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #1818.
Tuslaw Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1920 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7809
Gr: K-4 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Green Primary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 Graybill Rd
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 899-8700
Gr: 1-3 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
North Canton Intermediate School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
150 Clearmount Ave Se
North Canton, OH 44720
(330) 497-5640
Gr: 3-5 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2121.
Jackson High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7600 Fulton Dr Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Canton Arts Academy Summit
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 10th St Nw
Canton, OH 44703
(330) 452-6537
Gr: K-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5786 Beechwood Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 823-7586
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Southway Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4110 Southway St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 409-8600
Gr: K-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Tuslaw Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1723 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7807
Gr: 5-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2626.
Jackson Memorial Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7355 Mudbrook Rd Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 830-8034
Gr: 6-8 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Sandy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5018 State Route 183 Ne
Magnolia, OH 44643
(330) 866-3339
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2828.
Pfeiffer Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4315 13th St Sw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 478-6163
Gr: 5-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2929.
Watson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
420 Austin Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-8100
Gr: K-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3030.
Louisville High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 S Nickelplate St
Louisville, OH 44641
(330) 875-1438
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3131.
Northwest High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8580 Erie Ave Nw
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
(330) 854-2205
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #3232.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 491-3780
Gr: 5-6 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3333.
Faircrest Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
616 Faircrest St Sw
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 484-8020
Gr: PK-5 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3434.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3829 Guilford Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44718
(330) 491-3760
Gr: K-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #3535.
Tuslaw High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1847 Manchester Ave Nw
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 837-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Stark County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, OH include Lake Primary School, Avondale Elementary School and Sauder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
103 public schools are located in Stark County.
What percentage of students in Stark County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Stark County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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