Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 44705

The 44705 zip code area in Ohio is home to three elementary schools: Ransom H Barr Elementary School, Gibbs Elementary School, and East Branch Preparatory Academy dba Wright Preparatory Academy. These schools serve students from Plain Local, Canton City, and East Branch Preparatory Academy dba Wright Preparatory Academy school districts, respectively.

Among the three schools, Ransom H Barr Elementary School stands out as the top performer. Ransom H Barr consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Ohio elementary schools, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the other schools and state/district averages, particularly in math. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3% compared to 33.9% at Gibbs Elementary and 68.3% at East Branch Preparatory Academy. Additionally, Ransom H Barr serves a more racially balanced student population, with 68.75% white students, compared to the other two schools which have much higher percentages of minority students.

In contrast, Gibbs Elementary and East Branch Preparatory Academy rank in the bottom 10-15% of Ohio elementary schools and have significantly lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. These disparities in school quality and student outcomes raise important questions about equity and access to high-performing schools in the 44705 zip code area.