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Charter elementary school · Youngstown Preparatory Academy · Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown Preparatory Academy

Youngstown Preparatory Academy rates 7.5, right at the middle of Youngstown Preparatory Academy's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.5.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.5this school

7.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the Youngstown Preparatory Academy median is 7.5.

#592 of 3,458 schools in Ohio · Youngstown Preparatory Academy: 1 elementary schools rated, median 7.5

The brief

A charter elementary school in Youngstown, OH where students score 59 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 592 of 3,458 schools in Ohio and 1 of 1 in Youngstown Preparatory Academy.

Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math56%5 points below the Ohio average of 61%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Reading62%1 point below the Ohio average of 63%Grades 3–6 · 2026 OST
Proficiency has improved 59 points since 2023, reaching 59% in 2026, across a 4-year record (2023–2026).2026 OST; 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
10.0
50% of the rating
Academics
6.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2022-2026) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 OST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 OST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 44506; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Youngstown Preparatory Academy and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$22,321
Median home value
$24,200
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
2.1%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
39.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
37
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Youngstown Preparatory Academythis school
    7.5
  2. Horizon Science Academy Youngstown2.7 mi · charter
    7.2Compare →
  3. Youngstown Community School1.4 mi · charter
    6.8Compare →
  4. Southside Academy1.7 mi · charter
    6.7Compare →
  5. Taft Elementary School2.3 mi
    6.6Compare →
  6. M L King Elementary School2.2 mi
    6.1Compare →
  7. Wilson Alternative School2.1 mi
    4.7Compare →
  8. Harding Elementary School2.0 mi
    3.7Compare →
  9. Youngstown Academy of Excellence0.9 mi · charter
    3.4Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Youngstown Preparatory Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Youngstown Preparatory Academy serve?

Youngstown Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Youngstown Preparatory Academy?

Youngstown Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Youngstown Preparatory Academy is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Youngstown Preparatory Academy rank in OH?

Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks #592 of 3,458 schools in OH.

What is Youngstown Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Youngstown Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Youngstown Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Youngstown Preparatory Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2026) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2026).

Is Youngstown Preparatory Academy a charter school?

Yes, Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Youngstown Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Youngstown Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
112
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Mahoning County
Phone
(330) 402-1372
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$13,205
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 44506)
2,214
Area median age
42.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.