For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 467 students in 44502, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44502, OH are Youngstown Community School and Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44502 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44502, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 44502, OH Public Charter 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.
Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Shady Run Rd
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 228-8235
Gr: 8-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 charter schools in 44502, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44502, OH include Youngstown Community School and Summit Academy Secondary - Youngstown.
How many public charter schools are located in 44502?
2 public charter schools are located in 44502.
What is the racial composition of students in 44502?
44502 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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