For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 7,107 students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Akron are Schumacher Community Learning Center, Crouse Community Learning Center and Summit Academy Akron Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Schumacher Community Learning Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Hartford Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3386
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crouse Community Learning Center
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Diagonal Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 761-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Buchtel Community Learning Center
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 Copley Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3300
Grades: 6-12
| 903 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron, OH include Schumacher Community Learning Center, Crouse Community Learning Center and Summit Academy Akron Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron?
the neighborhood of West Akron, Akron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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