| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora City School District | Aurora | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 3,044 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mogadore Local School District | Mogadore | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 763 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Field Local School District | Mogadore | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 1,886 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Kent City School District | Kent | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3,221 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| James A. Garfield Local School District | Garrettsville | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,249 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rootstown Local School District | Rootstown | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 976 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Streetsboro City School District | Streetsboro | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 1,963 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southeast Local School District | Rootstown | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,392 | 4 | K–12 | 4 |
| Crestwood Local School District | Hiram | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,366 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Waterloo Local School District | Atwater | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 812 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Windham Exempted Village School District | Windham | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 462 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ravenna City School District | Ravenna | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1,982 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Portage County compares
Together they enroll 19,116 students across 49 schools. The largest is Kent City School District with 3,221 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County has 12 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Portage County is Aurora City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Portage County, OH?
12 school districts serve zip codes in Portage County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Portage County, OH?
Of the districts serving Portage County, Aurora City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.