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Best Akron Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 22,179 students in Akron, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Akron, 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.
Akron, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Akron have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Akron, OH (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.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Miller-south Visual Performing Arts
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1055 East Ave
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1765
Gr: 4-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
760 W Nimisila Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 882-3812
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Judith A Resnik Community Learning Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 N Meadowcroft Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3370
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
National Inventors Hall Of Fame School Center For Stem
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
199 S Broadway St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-3195
Gr: 5-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
King Community Learning Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
805 Memorial Pkwy
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 873-3375
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Ritzman Community Learning Center
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
629 Canton Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Coventry Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Gr: 5-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sam Salem Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1222 W Waterloo Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Windemere Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2283 Windemere Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7937
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Schrop Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2215 Pickle Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1007
Gr: 4-6 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1919.
Rimer Community Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2370 Manchester Rd
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 761-7905
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2020.
Betty Jane Community Learning Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
444 Darrow Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4117
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Hatton Community Learning Center
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1933 Baker Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 794-4179
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2222.
Voris Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 Glenmount Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 773-6926
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
660 Lessig Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 798-1006
Gr: K-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Case Community Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Garman Rd
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Harris/jackson Community Learning Center
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Clifton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1315
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Forest Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Damon St
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1645
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Mason Community Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Exchange St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 761-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2828.
Imagine Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: 1-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Hyre Community Learning Center
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2385 Wedgewood Dr
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 761-7930
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 Vernon Odom Boulevard
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 761-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Pfeiffer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2081 9th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 848-5244
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Barber Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
665 Garry Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7911
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Leggett Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
333 E Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1735
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mcebright Community Learning Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
349 Cole Ave
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 761-7940
Gr: K-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
David Hill Community Learning Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 E Archwood Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1129
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Akron, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Akron, OH include Herberich Primary Elementary School, Nolley Elementary School and Bath Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Akron?
57 public elementary schools are located in Akron.
What is the racial composition of students in Akron?
Akron public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Akron are often viewed compared to one another?

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