Photo: Dblcut3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Youngstown’s public schools score below 76% of Ohio districts on tests and graduation
11% of students in Youngstown’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Ohio average (52%). 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 Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 122 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Youngstown’s, its schools beat 2%, lower than their 24% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 22% of tested students were proficient in reading and 11% in math, against 60% and 52% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio. Districts ↓
Charters enroll a large share of students
Charter schools located in Youngstown enroll 2,500 students, against the district’s 4,004. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,425 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Three elementary schools, then four middle and four high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 18% since 2020–21. 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
C−: better than 24% of Ohio school districts, #981 of 993 Ohio towns. Both inputs trail the Ohio average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
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
Youngstown Preschool
Grades PK · 190 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Youngstown · depends on your address
Harding Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 324 students · 13:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 307 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 274 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Youngstown · depends on your address
Harding Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 324 students · 13:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 307 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 274 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Youngstown · depends on your address
Harding Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 324 students · 13:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 307 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 274 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Youngstown · depends on your address
Harding Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 324 students · 13:1 students per teacher
M L King Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 307 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Taft Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 274 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Youngstown’s public schools are run by Youngstown City School District, which also serves Coitsville. 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 below the state in reading
Youngstown vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Youngstown’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Youngstown | C− | Youngstown City |
| Liberty | C+ | Liberty Local |
| Girard | B− | Girard City |
| Campbell | C+ | Campbell City |
| Boardman | A− | Boardman Local |
| Austintown | A− | Austintown Local |
| Coitsville | C− | Youngstown City |
| Hubbard | B+ | Hubbard Exempted Village |
| Struthers | B− | Struthers City |
Every school in Youngstown
34 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Volney Rogers Elementary at McGuffey).
Questions about Youngstown’s schools
Are Youngstown’s schools good?
On Ohio’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Youngstown children attend score below 76% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #981 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Youngstown in?
Youngstown City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 4,004 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Youngstown kids go to high school?
One of 4 high schools, depending on your address: East High School, Chaney High, Youngstown Rayen Early College High School and Wilson Alternative School.
What is Youngstown’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Youngstown City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Youngstown spend per student?
$23,425 in Youngstown City School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Youngstown?
Yes: Ursuline High School (Catholic, grades 9–12, 522 students), St. Christine School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 369 students), St. Christine Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–8, 328 students), Potential Development Program School of Autism (special education, grades K–12, 231 students), St. Joseph the Provider School (Catholic, grades K–8, 169 students), Akiva Academy (religious, grades K–8, 158 students), The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley (nonsectarian, grades PK–8, 115 students), Acld School (special education, grades 1–8, 60 students), Islamic Academy of Youngstown (religious, grades K–8, 60 students), Valley Christian School - the Lewis Center (religious, grades 3–8, 59 students) and Shepherd of All Gods Children (religious, grades K–12, 44 students). Youngstown also has 10 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Youngstown families are saying about school.
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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 Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.