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Potential Development School for Students with Autism

2405 Market Street Youngstown, OH 44507

Tel: (330) 746-7641

potentialdevelopment.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 218 students
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 218 students
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Potential Development School for Students with Autism
Pre-K	55
Kind	17
1	13
2	14
3	13
4	9
6	6
7	18
9	14
10	19
11	20
12	20

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Year Founded

1953

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

218 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

56 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballBowling

CheeringE-sports

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Interact Club

Arts and Music Programs:

YSU English Festival

School Notes

We provide an individualized education to students with autism in a safe, state-of-the-art environment designed to empower them to reach their fullest potential in life.
We serve students from Preschool through 12th grade.

School Mascot: Pirate

The foundation of our success is built upon several principles:

Our ability to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students from pre-k to 12th grade to grow and develop according to their abilities.
Integrating quality programs with innovative teaching strategies to develop our students' strong and unique skills.
Offering our students and families individualized and customized attention.
Creating an environment of acceptance, dedication, and compassion.
Forming opportunities for extracurricular and in-school activities that go beyond academics.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Potential Development School for Students with Autism offer?

Potential Development School for Students with Autism offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, E-sports and Track and Field.

When is the application deadline for Potential Development School for Students with Autism?

The application deadline for Potential Development School for Students with Autism is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Potential Development School for Students with Autism located?

Potential Development School for Students with Autism is located in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Youngstown, OH.

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