| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Local School District | Hartville | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 3,371 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Jackson Local School District | Canton | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 5,973 | 6 | K–12 | 1 |
| North Canton City School District | Greentown | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 4,419 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northwest Local School District | Canal Fulton | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,739 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Tuslaw Local School District | Massillon | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,249 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Perry Local School District | Massillon | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 4,352 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Louisville City School District | Louisville | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,754 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Plain Local School District | Middlebranch | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 5,977 | 9 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Minerva Local School District | Minerva | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,687 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Marlington Local School District | Alliance | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,921 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Sandy Valley Local School District | East Sparta | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,264 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fairless Local School District | Beach City | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,261 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Canton Local School District | Canton | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 2,004 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Osnaburg Local School District | East Canton | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 910 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Massillon City School District | Massillon | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 4,017 | 7 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Alliance City School District | Alliance | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 2,987 | 5 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Canton City School District | Canton | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 7,934 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Stark County compares
Together they enroll 53,819 students across 94 schools. The largest is Canton City School District with 7,934 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Stark County, Ohio
Stark County has 17 public school districts covering 32 zip codes. The top-rated district in Stark County is Lake Local School District (9/10). 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 Stark County, OH?
17 school districts serve zip codes in Stark 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 Stark County, OH?
Of the districts serving Stark County, Lake Local School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.