For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,769 students in 44721, OH (there are 2 private schools, 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, Charles L Warstler Elementary School and Oakwood Middle 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 55%), 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 35% (majority Black).
Best 44721, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlebranch Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7500 Middlebranch Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3750
Gr: K-4 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Charles L Warstler Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2500 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3770
Gr: K-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3790
Gr: 7-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Glenoak High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Schneider St Ne
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Canton, OH 44721
(330) 491-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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, Charles L Warstler Elementary School and Oakwood Middle 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 35% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.