Harding Elementary School vs Youngstown Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harding Elementary School
Youngstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
Youngstown Preparatory Academy
Youngstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
126 students
| Measure | Harding Elementary School Youngstown, Ohio | Youngstown Preparatory Academy Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1579 of 1,713 | #1473 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #44894 of 50,301 | #39242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 324 | 126 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 126 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 63.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Youngstown Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 19.9).
- •Harding Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 63.0).
- •Harding Elementary School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 126.
- •Harding Elementary School is a public school while Youngstown Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harding Elementary School better than Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Youngstown Preparatory Academy ranks higher (29.0 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harding Elementary School and Youngstown Preparatory Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harding Elementary School: 324. Youngstown Preparatory Academy: 126. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harding Elementary School and Youngstown Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Harding Elementary School is 1579th of 1,713 and Youngstown Preparatory Academy is 1473rd of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).