The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.

Best Youngstown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 3,238 students in Youngstown, OH (there are 43 public schools, serving 17,498 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Youngstown, OH are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Youngstown, OH include St. Christine Elementary School, Cardinal Mooney High School, and Ursuline High School.
63% of private schools in Youngstown, OH are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Youngstown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ursuline High School
Ursuline High School Photo - Ursuline is a 21st Century school! Students benefit from Smartboards in every classroom, iPad & Macbook carts which allow any classroom to turn into a computer lab, a Distance Learning Lab, online research databases, online instructional programs, such as Rosetta Stone & Study Island. Ursuline students also benefit from a 1:1 Chromebook program.
(Catholic)
(2)
750 Wick Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 744-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 29 Tuition listed
Cardinal Mooney High School
(Catholic)
(3)
2545 Erie St
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 788-5007
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Avg. class size: 13 students
St. Christine Elementary School
St. Christine Elementary School Photo - Welcome to St. Christine's.
(Catholic)
(3)
3125 S Schenley Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4544
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Acld School
Special Education School
118 E. Wood Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
(330) 746-0604
Gr: 2-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Akiva Academy
(Jewish)
505 Gypsy Ln
Youngstown, OH 44504
(330) 747-0452
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 4
Flying Trees Academy
(2)
2 Poland Manor
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 412-1912
Gr: K-6 Avg. class size: 11 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
7203 Bristlewood Drive
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 965-0599
Gr: NS-K
The Growing Place
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
2432 S Raccoon Road
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-0509
Gr: PK-K | 109 students Tuition listed
Hitchcock Woods School
Special Education School
8482 Hitchcock Rd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-2108
Gr: PK-K | 101 students
Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
2731 Center Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-3713
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5
Lads N Lasses Academy
Daycare / Preschool
22 Mcclurg Road
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-7374
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley
The Montessori School Of The Mahoning Valley Photo - Children's House contains the Primary classrooms at MSMV.
Montessori School
2008 Lynn Ave
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 788-4622
Gr: NS-8 | 120 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Special Education School
2405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44507
(330) 746-7641
Gr: PK-12 | 218 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
(1)
7325 Westview Dr
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 758-6689
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph School Youngstown
(Catholic)
4565 New Road
Youngstown, OH 44515
(330) 793-1250
Gr: K-8 | 236 students
St. Joseph The Provider School
(Catholic)
1125 Turin Ave
Youngstown, OH 44510
(330) 259-0353
Gr: K-8 | 170 students
St. Luke School
(Catholic)
5225 South Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 782-4060
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center
Valley Christian School - The Lewis Center Photo - Chapel Window
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
4401 Southern Blvd
Youngstown, OH 44512
(330) 788-8088
Gr: 3-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Zion Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
3300 Canfield Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-4066
Gr: K | 65 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Youngstown, Ohio

Youngstown, Ohio Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5512 Youngstown Poland Road
Youngstown, OH 44514
(330) 757-9185
Gr: K-8 | 201 students
810 Oak Street
Youngstown, OH 44506
(330) 747-9471
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
1670 Homewood Ave
Youngstown, OH 44502
(234) 719-1606
Gr: K-7 | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
4310 Kirk Rd
Youngstown, OH 44511
(330) 792-9806
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
2800 Shady Run Road
Youngstown, OH 44502
(330) 788-0241
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
2122 East High Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 746-5626
Gr: PK-12 | 146 students

Overview

This Town (Youngstown)
This State (OH)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,238 Students
229,282 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
273 Teachers
19,017 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
51%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,520
$10,809
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$4,753
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$68.92 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
5,045 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
162 Students
10,842 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
5%
# Black Students
470 Students
24,294 Students
% Black Students
14%
10%
# White Students
1,960 Students
140,240 Students
% White Students
60%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
311 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
640 Students
51,836 Students
% of Others Students
20%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Youngstown, OH?
The top-ranked private schools in Youngstown, OH include St. Christine Elementary School, Cardinal Mooney High School, and Ursuline High School.
How many private schools are located in Youngstown?
19 private schools are located in Youngstown.
How diverse are private schools in Youngstown?
Youngstown private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Ohio private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Youngstown go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Youngstown are educated in private schools (compared to the OH state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Youngstown?
63% of private schools in Youngstown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Youngstown are often viewed compared to one another?

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