For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 822 students in 44502, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44502, OH are Youngstown Community School, Youngstown Virtual Academy and Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 44502 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 44502, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 44502, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Youngstown Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 5-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8002
Gr: 3-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
44502, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
767 Mabel St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Gr: 5-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Mahoning County High School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 702-7890
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
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7656
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2725 Gibson St
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8525
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-8525
Gr: 6-7 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 44502, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 44502, OH include Youngstown Community School, Youngstown Virtual Academy and Taft Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 44502?
4 public elementary schools are located in 44502.
What is the racial composition of students in 44502?
44502 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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