Best Downtown Youngstown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown Youngstown are Youngstown Rayen Early College High School and Youngstown Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Rayen Early College High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-7923
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Choffin Career Center
Vocational School
200 E Wood St
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 744-8700
Gr: 11-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown, OH include Youngstown Rayen Early College High School and Youngstown Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown?
the neighborhood of Downtown Youngstown, Youngstown public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).

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