For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,673 students in 44305, OH (there are , serving 68 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 44305, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44305, OH are Betty Jane Community Learning Center, Barber Community Learning Center and Seiberling Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44305 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44305, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44305, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Grades: K-5
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Seiberling Community Learning Center
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7956
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Akron Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Market St Ste 3360
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Middlebury Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 Kent St
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Grades: K-8
| 212 students
Rank: #66.
East Community Learning Center
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
Grades: 6-12
| 1,070 students
44305, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
49 North Martha Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
33 Dorcas Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44305, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44305, OH include Betty Jane Community Learning Center, Barber Community Learning Center and Seiberling Community Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 44305?
6 public schools are located in 44305.
What percentage of students in 44305 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 44305 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44305?
44305 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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