For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,762 students in 44240, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 246 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 44240, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 44240, OH are Walls Elementary School, Davey Elementary School and Brimfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44240 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44240, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44240, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walls Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Doramor St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6862
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Davey Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 N Prospect St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6703
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Brimfield Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4170 State Route 43
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-8581
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-8581
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Theodore Roosevelt High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Mantua St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-9595
Gr: 9-12 | 1,325 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Longcoy Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1069 Elno Ave
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6772
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Hudson Rd
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 676-8300
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
132 W School St
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Kent, OH 44240
(330) 673-6737
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 44240, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 44240, OH include Walls Elementary School, Davey Elementary School and Brimfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44240?
7 public schools are located in 44240.
What percentage of students in 44240 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 44240 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44240?
44240 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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