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Best Barberton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,850 students in Barberton, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 233 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barberton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barberton, OH are Norton Primary Elementary School, Norton Elementary School and Norton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barberton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Barberton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Barberton, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton Primary Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3163 Greenwich Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5133
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3390 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Gr: 1-4 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Norton High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Panther Way
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-7300
Gr: 8-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Norton Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4108 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-5607
Gr: 5-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Barberton Primary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Shannon Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-2183
Gr: K-2 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Barberton Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
292 Robinson Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-5492
Gr: 3-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Barberton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
477 4th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 745-9950
Gr: 5-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Barberton Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Gr: 2-8 | 6 students
Rank: #99.
Barberton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Barber Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1084
Gr: 9-12 | 1,188 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Barberton Preschool
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 780-3208
Gr: PK | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Barberton, Ohio

Barberton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Barberton Successadult Ed High School (Closed 2004)
512 W Hopocan Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Decker Elementary School (Closed 2014)
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Gr: PK | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Highland Middle School (Closed 2012)
1152 Belleview Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4243
Gr: 5-9 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Memorial Elementary School (Closed 2013)
291 West Summit St
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4230
Gr: K-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Norton 21 Elementary School (Closed 2008)
4138 Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-3828
Gr: 1-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Norton Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
4128 Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-0863
Norton Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
4128 Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 825-0863
Oakdale Elementary School (Closed 2006)
165 3rd St Ne
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4234
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Robbins Elementary School (Closed 2005)
479 Norton Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 753-1025
Santrock Elementary School (Closed 2012)
88 19th St Nw
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4229
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Woodford Elementary School (Closed 2013)
315 East State St
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4232
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Barberton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Barberton, OH include Norton Primary Elementary School, Norton Elementary School and Norton High School.
How many public schools are located in Barberton?
10 public schools are located in Barberton.
What percentage of students in Barberton go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barberton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barberton?
Barberton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barberton are often viewed compared to one another?

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