These are 5 best public high schools in Youngstown area for 2026. See if your child is a student

Is your child’s school one of the best around? Well, it could actually be.

A study by Niche found the best public high schools in the Youngstown, Ohio area for 2026 and here’s how they did it:

The rankings for the best public high schools are based on student and teacher data from the U.S. Department of Education, as well as reviews from the public.

Niche also analyzes and grades each school’s academics and culture:

• Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents.
• Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results, and survey responses on teachers from students and parents.
• Clubs & Activities Grade: Based on expenses per student and survey responses on clubs and activities from students and parents.
• Culture & Diversity Grade: Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
• Parent/Student Surveys Grade: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school.
• Resources & Facilities Grade: Based on expenses per student, staffing, and survey responses on facilities from students and parents.
• Sports Grade: Based on the number of sports, participation, and survey responses on athletics and athletic facilities from students and parents.

Let’s see which schools are the best in the Youngstown area:

Best public high schools in Youngstown

Canfield High School

Address: 100 Cardinal Dr, Canfield, OH 44406

Niche overall grade: A-

Student/teacher ratio: 15 to 1

Other grades: A+ in teachers and A- in academics

Youngstown Early College

Address: 20 W Wood St, Youngstown, OH 44503

Niche overall grade: A-

Student/teacher ratio: 20 to 1

Other grades: A- in diversity and administration

Boardman High School

Address: 7777 Glenwood Ave, Boardman, OH 44512

Niche overall grade: A-

Student/teacher ratio: 16 to 1

Other grades: A- in teachers and clubs/activities

Fitch High School

Address: 4560 Falcon Dr, Austintown, OH 44515

Niche overall grade: A-

Student/teacher ratio: 17 to 1

Other grades: A+ in teachers and A- diversity

Northeast Ohio Impact Academy

Address: 436 Struthers Coitsville Rd, Lowellville, OH 44436

Niche overall grade: B

Student/teacher ratio: 14 to 1

Other grades: A in diversity and B+ in teachers

What do you think of this list? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.