Excellent
#19 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 3% of private schools
Potential Development Program School of Autism
School · Youngstown, OH
A private school in Youngstown, OH serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
880 E INDIANOLA AVE, Youngstown, OH 44502
- 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Potential Development Program School of Autism sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,470/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Youngstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$32,259
Median home value
$37,500
Median rent
$915/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
44.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Potential Development Program School of Autism is listed in Youngstown, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Potential Development Program School of Autism
Potential Development Program School of Autism is a private school in Youngstown, OH, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potential Development Program School of Autism
What grades does Potential Development Program School of Autism serve?
Potential Development Program School of Autism serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Potential Development Program School of Autism?
Potential Development Program School of Autism has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potential Development Program School of Autism?
The student-teacher ratio at Potential Development Program School of Autism is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Potential Development Program School of Autism rank in OH?
Potential Development Program School of Autism ranks #19 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Potential Development Program School of Autism's MySchoolScout rating?
Potential Development Program School of Autism has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Potential Development Program School of Autism a private school?
Yes, Potential Development Program School of Autism is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Potential Development Program School of Autism a religious school?
No, Potential Development Program School of Autism is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Gender Split
- 82% M / 18% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 206 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Phone
- (330) 746-7641
- Area population (ZIP 44502)
- 9,369
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 44502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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