Public schools in Steubenville, OH
7 open public schools with an address in Steubenville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,841
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Steubenville public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Steubenville, OH: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,841 students, an average of 474 per school. The largest campus is Harding Middle School (793 students), and the largest elementary school is Pugliese Elementary West (449).
Steubenville City operates the most schools here (6), 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 17:1, similar to 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 Steubenville
Elementary schools in Steubenville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Garfield Elementary School Steubenville City | PK–04 | 382 | 16.3:1 | |
| McKinley STEM Academy Steubenville City | PK–04 | 175 | 17.5:1 | |
| Pugliese Elementary West Steubenville City | PK–04 | 449 | 20:1 | |
| Wells Academy Steubenville City | PK–04 | 336 | 18.7:1 |
Middle schools in Steubenville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Middle School Steubenville City | 05–08 | 793 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Steubenville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Cyber Academy Ohio Cyber Academy · Charter | 07–12 | — | — | |
| Steubenville High School Steubenville City | 09–12 | 706 | 15.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic3.4%
- Black24.2%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial13.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Steubenville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,841 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Steubenville
How many public schools are in Steubenville, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Steubenville: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,841 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Steubenville?
Schools with an address in Steubenville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Steubenville City (6 schools), Ohio Cyber 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 Steubenville?
Steubenville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Steubenville, with 706 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Steubenville?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Steubenville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Ohio Cyber Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Steubenville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Steubenville public schools is 17:1, similar to 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 Steubenville 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