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Best Schools in Kent, OH
Kent, OH has 28 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 13,352 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Kent meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kent, OH
The top high schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James A Garfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
James A Garfield Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 390 Students
2. Stow-munroe Falls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stow-munroe Falls City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1721 Students
3. Theodore Roosevelt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1245 Students
4. Field High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Field Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 524 Students
5. Rootstown/ward Davis Bldg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rootstown Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
6. Ravenna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kent, OH
The top middle schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kimpton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stow-munroe Falls City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 745 Students
2. Field Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Field Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
3. Stanton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
4. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stow-munroe Falls City School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 778 Students
5. James A Garfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
James A Garfield Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 214 Students
6. Rootstown/mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rootstown Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 219 Students
7. Brown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ravenna City • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kent, OH
The top elementary schools in Kent, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Suffield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Field Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
2. Fishcreek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stow-munroe Falls City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 295 Students
3. Rootstown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rootstown Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 438 Students
4. Echo Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stow-munroe Falls City School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 333 Students
5. Holden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
6. James A Garfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
James A Garfield Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 645 Students
7. Brimfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Field Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 528 Students
8. Davey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
9. Walls Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
10. Longcoy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kent City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kent, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kent, OH has a total population of 42,420 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kent, 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 Kent, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent, 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 Kent, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kent, OH
How many schools are in Kent, OH?
Kent, OH has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 13,352 students in total.
How do schools in Kent perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Kent score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Kent meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kent?
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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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kent
7 of 7 schools in Kent carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 6C: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Kent. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Brimfield Elementary School
- Davey Elementary School
- Holden Elementary School
- Longcoy Elementary School
- Walls Elementary School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.