For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 467 students in 44502, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in 44502, OH are Youngstown Community School and Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44502 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44502, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 44502, OH Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Youngstown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Essex St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-2240
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-2240
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Shady Run Rd
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Grades: 8-12
| 99 students
44502, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2537 Cooper St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8955
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8955
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
767 Mabel St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Grades: 5-6
| 206 students
Mahoning County High School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
496 Glenwood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8525
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8525
Grades: 6-7
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 44502, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in 44502, OH include Youngstown Community School and Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown.
How many public charter schools are located in 44502?
2 public charter schools are located in 44502.
What is the racial composition of students in 44502?
44502 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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