📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Portage County, OH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aurora City School District | Aurora | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #2 | Mogadore Local School District | Mogadore | 7/10 Good | 65th |
| #3 | Field Local School District | Mogadore | 7/10 Good | 64th |
| #4 | Kent City School District | Kent | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #5 | James A. Garfield Local School District | Garrettsville | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #6 | Rootstown Local School District | Rootstown | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #7 | Streetsboro City School District | Streetsboro | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #8 | Southeast Local School District | Ravenna | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #9 | Crestwood Local School District | Mantua | 4/10 Below Average | 33rd |
| #10 | Waterloo Local School District | Atwater | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
| #11 | Windham Exempted Village School District | Windham | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #12 | Ravenna City School District | Ravenna | 1/10 Poor | 7th |
Best School Districts in Portage County, Ohio (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Portage County, Ohio that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Ohio State Tests 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Ohio, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Portage County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Portage County, Ohio? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Portage County, Ohio, the highest-rated is Aurora City School District (Aurora), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 93rd percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.