For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,814 students in 44721, OH (there are , serving 120 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 44721, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44721, OH are Middlebranch Elementary School, Oakwood Middle School and Charles L Warstler Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44721 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44721, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44721, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Grades: K-4
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Grades: 7-8
| 871 students
Rank: #33.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Grades: K-4
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,114 students
44721, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 55th St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3715
Grades: PK-K
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44721, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44721, OH include Middlebranch Elementary School, Oakwood Middle School and Charles L Warstler Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 44721?
4 public schools are located in 44721.
What percentage of students in 44721 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 44721 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44721?
44721 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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