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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Summit County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 139 public schools serving 67,414 students in Summit County, OH (there are 61 private schools, serving 12,384 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Summit County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Summit County, OH are Herberich Primary Elementary School, Nolley Elementary School and Bath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Summit County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herberich Primary Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2645 Smith Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4991
Gr: K-4 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Nolley Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
437 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-4133
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Bath Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1246 N Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 523-3802
Gr: 3-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
East Woods Intermediate School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
120 N Hayden Pkwy
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1256
Gr: 3-5 | 1,031 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Hudson Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
83 N Oviatt St
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1316
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Hudson High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 Hudson Aurora Rd
Hudson, OH 44236
(330) 653-1416
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fort Island Primary Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
496 Trunko Rd
Akron, OH 44333
(330) 664-4890
Gr: K-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2908 Graham Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 689-5470
Gr: K-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Norton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3163 Greenwich Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5133
Gr: PK-K | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Rushwood Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8200 Rushwood Ln
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0581
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Revere Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3195 Spring Valley Rd
Bath, OH 44210
(330) 523-3403
Gr: 5-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Richfield Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3080 Revere Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
(330) 523-3603
Gr: PK-2 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1313.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9130 Shepard Rd
Macedonia, OH 44056
(330) 467-0583
Gr: K-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Arrowhead Primary Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1600 Raleigh Blvd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4885
Gr: K-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Samuel Bissell Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1811 Glenwood Dr
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 486-2100
Gr: 2-3 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Green Intermediate Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1737 Steese Rd
Green, OH 44232
(330) 896-7700
Gr: 4-6 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Akron Early College High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
225 S. Main St.
Akron, OH 44325
(330) 761-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3390 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Gr: 1-4 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Revere High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3420 Everett Rd
Richfield, OH 44286
(330) 523-3202
Gr: 9-12 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Lee Eaton Intermediate School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 Ledge Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0582
Gr: 5-8 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9370 Olde 8 Rd
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-2010
Gr: K-4 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Nordonia Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
73 Leonard Ave
Northfield, OH 44067
(330) 467-0584
Gr: 7-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Green Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1711 Steese Rd
Green, OH 44232
(330) 896-7710
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Copley-fairlawn Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4875
Gr: 5-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Geo G Dodge Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10225 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 486-2200
Gr: 4-6 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1843 Graham Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 689-5330
Gr: K-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3089 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8469
Gr: K-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Fishcreek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5080 Fishcreek Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 689-5460
Gr: K-4 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Silver Lake Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2970 Overlook Rd
Stow, OH 44224
(330) 926-3811
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3030.
Green High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1474 Boettler Rd
Green, OH 44232
(330) 896-7575
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Copley High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3807 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4822
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3232.
Manchester High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
407 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3333.
Nordonia High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8006 S Bedford Rd
Macedonia, OH 44056
(330) 468-4601
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
R B Chamberlin Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10270 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 486-2281
Gr: 7-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Summit County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Summit County, OH include Herberich Primary Elementary School, Nolley Elementary School and Bath Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Summit County?
142 public schools are located in Summit County.
What percentage of students in Summit County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Summit County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Summit County?
Summit County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Summit County are often viewed compared to one another?

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