Photo: Dougtone · CC BY-SA 2.0Youngstown’s public schools outscore 75% of New York districts
59% of students in Youngstown’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Youngstown, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 74% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Youngstown’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1150 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Youngstown’s, its schools beat 93%, higher than their 75% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 59% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $24,550 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Intermediate Education Center, then Lewiston Porter Middle School, then Lewiston Porter Senior High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Youngstown’s grade
A−: better than 75% of New York school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Youngstown, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Youngstown
Primary Education Center
Grades PK–2 · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Youngstown
Primary Education Center
Grades PK–2 · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Youngstown
Primary Education Center
Grades PK–2 · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Youngstown
Primary Education Center
Grades PK–2 · 378 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Youngstown
Intermediate Education Center
Grades 3–5 · 425 students · 12:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Youngstown
Intermediate Education Center
Grades 3–5 · 425 students · 12:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Youngstown
Intermediate Education Center
Grades 3–5 · 425 students · 12:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 449 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 449 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 449 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 657 students · 14:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 657 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 657 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Youngstown
Lewiston Porter Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 657 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Youngstown’s public schools are run by Lewiston-Porter Central School District, which also serves Lewiston, Lewiston and Porter. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Youngstown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Youngstown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | A− | Lewiston-Porter Central |
| Porter | B+ | Lewiston-Porter Central PK–12 · Wilson Central PK–12 |
Every school in Youngstown
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Youngstown’s schools
Are Youngstown’s schools good?
By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Youngstown children attend outscore 75% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Youngstown in?
Lewiston-Porter Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,909 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Youngstown kids go to high school?
Lewiston Porter Senior High School, with 657 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Youngstown’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Lewiston-Porter Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Youngstown spend per student?
$24,550 in Lewiston-Porter Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Youngstown families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Youngstown → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.