Public schools in Niles, OH
5 open public schools with an address in Niles, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,034
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Niles public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Niles, OH: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,034 students, an average of 407 per school. The largest campus is McKinley High School (530 students), and the largest elementary school is Niles Primary School (455).
Niles City operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.7:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
School districts and agencies serving Niles
Elementary schools in Niles
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Intermediate School Niles City | 02–07 | 452 | 19.7:1 | |
| Niles Preparatory Academy Niles Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 157 | 17.4:1 | |
| Niles Primary School Niles City | PK–02 | 455 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in Niles
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Middle School Niles City | 06–08 | 440 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Niles
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley High School Niles City | 09–12 | 530 | 14.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.3%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black7.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Niles schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,034 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Niles
How many public schools are in Niles, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Niles: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,034 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Niles?
Schools with an address in Niles belong to 2 education agencies, led by Niles City (4 schools), Niles Preparatory Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Niles?
McKinley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Niles, with 530 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Niles?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Niles are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Niles Preparatory Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Niles schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Niles public schools is 15.7:1, lower than the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Niles guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities