Best Youngstown Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,326 students in Youngstown, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Youngstown, OH are Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, Youngstown Community School and Stambaugh Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Youngstown, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Youngstown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Youngstown, OH (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3403 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 782-3003
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Youngstown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Essex St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-2240
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Stambaugh Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 Donald Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 792-4806
Gr: K-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Youngstown Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1408 Rigby St
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 746-3970
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Southside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 774-5562
Gr: K-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Oak St
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 402-1372
Gr: K-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy-youngstown
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
144 N Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 259-0421
Gr: K-7 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Academy For Urban Scholars Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3405 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 Shady Run Rd
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Youngstown, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2537 Cooper St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8955
2546 Hillman St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-7535
Gr: 7-8
164 W Myrtle Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 480-1995
Gr: 6-10 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
700 South Raccoon Rd
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
2546 Hillman St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 744-8959
Gr: K-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 743-5293
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Gr: PK
621 W Princeton Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-8967
Gr: K-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
4302 Maple Ave
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3030 Dobbins Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7011
Gr: 3-4 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1616 Ford Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-7602
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
767 Mabel St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Gr: 5-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
300 E Scott St
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 746-2278
2851 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
3895 Eastern Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 259-3933
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
3895 Eastern Rd
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 259-3924
Gr: K-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1812 Oak Hill Ave
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 747-1620
Gr: K-6 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3405 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 743-6698
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
5058 Youngstown Poland Rd
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 755-7505
Gr: 3-12 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 74%
5705 Norquest Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 797-3900
Gr: K-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
4211 Evelyn Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 797-3900
Gr: K-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
496 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5555 Market St
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 782-3743
Gr: K-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
706 Covington St
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 744-7502
2800 Oak Street Ext
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-7515
Gr: K-4 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
118 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-3095
Gr: 1-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
361 Johnston Pl
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7008
Gr: K-4 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 9%
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-8845
Gr: 8-9 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-8845
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
361 Johnston Pl
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7000
30 Riverside Dr
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-7014
Gr: K-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
250 Benita Ave
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 744-8550
3321 Hudson Ave
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 744-7966
Gr: K-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Youngstown, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Youngstown, OH include Horizon Science Academy Youngstown, Youngstown Community School and Stambaugh Charter Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Youngstown?
9 public charter schools are located in Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Youngstown?
Youngstown public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Youngstown are often viewed compared to one another?

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