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Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Youngstown Preparatory Academy · Youngstown, OH
A charter elementary school in Youngstown, OH where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
810 Oak St, Youngstown, OH 44506
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Youngstown Preparatory Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Youngstown Preparatory Academy 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$22,321
Median home value
$24,200
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
2.1%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
39.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 44506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown Academy of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Youngstown Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 368 | Compare → |
| Southside AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Potential Development Program School of AutismPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 185 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Youngstown Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is listed in Youngstown Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Youngstown, OH, part of Youngstown Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,249 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Youngstown Preparatory Academy
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 #3,249 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Youngstown Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Youngstown Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 25% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mahoning County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (330) 402-1372
- Area population (ZIP 44506)
- 2,214
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 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.
- 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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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