For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,125 students in Niles, OH (there are , serving 103 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Niles, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Niles, OH are Niles Preparatory Academy, Niles Intermediate School and Niles Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Niles have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Niles, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Niles Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Grades: K-6
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Niles Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Margaret Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5093
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5093
Grades: 3-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
Niles Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 Brown St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-5656
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-5656
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
616 Dragon Dr
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9968
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-9968
Grades: 9-12
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
960 Frederick St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5091
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-5091
Grades: PK-2
| 466 students
Niles, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Margaret Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6970
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6970
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
101 W 3rd St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6115
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-6115
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
522 Emma St
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-4711
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 652-4711
Grades: K
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niles, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Niles, OH include Niles Preparatory Academy, Niles Intermediate School and Niles Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Niles?
5 public schools are located in Niles.
What percentage of students in Niles go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Niles are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Niles include: Niles Intermediate School vs. Niles Primary School, Niles Middle School vs. Niles Primary School, Niles Primary School vs. Niles Intermediate School
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