Best Schools in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH has 17 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,808 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Downtown Akron exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
The top high schools in Downtown Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Akron Early College High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 377 Students
2. Firestone Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1162 Students
3. North High School
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Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 916 Students
4. Garfield Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
5. Buchtel Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 895 Students
6. Akron Alternative Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
The top middle schools in Downtown Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Litchfield Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
2. Jennings Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
3. Innes Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 641 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
The top elementary schools in Downtown Akron, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Vincent De Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Vincent De Paul Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
2. Helen Arnold Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
3. Leggett Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
4. Findley Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
5. Mcebright Community Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
6. Portage Path Community Learning Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
7. St Mary Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 225 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH has a total population of 3,789 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
12.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
63.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Akron, Akron, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Akron, Akron, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH
How many schools are in Downtown Akron, Akron, OH?
Downtown Akron, Akron, OH has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,808 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Akron perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Downtown Akron score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Downtown Akron exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Akron?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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