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#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.

Private

880 E INDIANOLA AVE, Youngstown, OH 44502

  • 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,236
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment185
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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

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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)

White60.5%
Black22.2%
Two or More9.2%
Hispanic8.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wilson Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.23–120.3 mi95Compare →

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
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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