For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 284 students in 44502, OH.
The top-ranked public preschool in 44502, OH is Taft Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 44502 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 44502, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 44502, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 E Avondale Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 744-7973
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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 preschools in 44502, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 44502, OH include Taft Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 44502?
1 public preschools are located in 44502.
What is the racial composition of students in 44502?
44502 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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