For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,660 students in 44305, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 44305, OH are Akron Preparatory School, Middlebury Academy and East Community Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 44305 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 44305, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44305, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 middle schools in 44305, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 44305, OH include Akron Preparatory School, Middlebury Academy and East Community Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 44305?
3 public middle schools are located in 44305.
What is the racial composition of students in 44305?
44305 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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