Top 5 Best Mahoning County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 4,243 students in Mahoning County, OH (there are 74 public schools, serving 28,953 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Mahoning County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The best top ranked private schools in Mahoning County, OH include Ursuline High School, Cardinal Mooney High School and St. Christine Elementary School.
71% of private schools in Mahoning County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
Top Ranked Mahoning County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
2545 Erie St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
7325 Westview Dr
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-6689
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-6689
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
3125 S Schenley Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
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(Christian)
4401 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-8088
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-8088
Grades: K-12
| 621 students
Acld School
Special Education School
118 E. Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Grades: 2-8
| 56 students
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Daycare / Preschool
7203 Bristlewood Drive
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
The Growing Place
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
2432 S Raccoon Road
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-0509
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-0509
Grades: PK-K
| 109 students
Hitchcock Woods School
Daycare / Preschool
8482 Hitchcock Rd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-2108
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-2108
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
2731 Center Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
1670 Homewood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 719-1606
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 719-1606
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Lads N Lasses Academy
Daycare / Preschool
22 Mcclurg Road
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-7374
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-7374
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley
Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Grades: NS-8
| 120 students
Potential Development Program School Of Autism
Special Education School
209 W Woodland Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-7641
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 746-7641
Grades: K-12
| 117 students
St. Joseph School Youngstown
(Catholic)
4565 New Road
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-1250
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-1250
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
St. Joseph The Provider School
(Catholic)
1125 Turin Ave
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 259-0353
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 259-0353
Grades: K-8
| 176 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
5225 South Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
Ursuline Preschool & Kindergarten
Alternative School (Catholic)
4300 Shields Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 792-4150
Grades: PK-K
| 196 students
Zion Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
3300 Canfield Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4066
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4066
Grades: K
| 65 students
Mahoning County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5512 Youngstown Poland Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-9185
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-9185
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
810 Oak Street
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 747-9471
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 747-9471
Grades: PK-8
| 71 students
4310 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-9806
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-9806
Grades: PK-6
| 106 students
St. Matthias School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
2800 Shady Run Road
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 788-0241
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 788-0241
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Watkins Christian Academy (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
2122 East High Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 746-5626
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 746-5626
Grades: PK-12
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Mahoning County, OH?
The top ranked private schools in Mahoning County, OH are Ursuline High School, Cardinal Mooney High School and St. Christine Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Mahoning County, OH?
21 private schools are located in Mahoning County, OH.
How diverse are private schools in Mahoning County, OH?
Mahoning County, OH private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 23%
What percentage of students in Mahoning County, OH go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Mahoning County, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Mahoning County, OH?
71% of private schools in Mahoning County, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)).
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