Top Rankings
Steubenville City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,846 students in Steubenville City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Steubenville City School District have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 60% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Steubenville City School District are Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Steubenville City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Ohio.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,597 Schools
# Students
2,846 Students
1,676,851 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
97,164 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Steubenville City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 920 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.53
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,384 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
49,361 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
130,498 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
676 Students
284,598 Students
% Black Students
24%
17%
# White Students
1,668 Students
1,102,723 Students
% White Students
59%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,723 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
388 Students
105,550 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
260
46,900
# Students in K Grade:
252
118,547
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
120,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
206
124,760
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
117,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
121,340
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
121,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
121,691
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
123,746
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
124,615
# Students in 9th Grade:
182
136,488
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
133,260
# Students in 11th Grade:
184
135,752
# Students in 12th Grade:
166
129,683
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,583 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,221
$17,222
Spending / Student
$11,583
$17,170
Best Steubenville City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Grades: PK-4
| 473 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Grades: PK-4
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #44.
East Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Grades: PK-4
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
Steubenville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Grades: 9-12
| 721 students
Rank: #66.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Grades: 5-8
| 785 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steubenville City School District?
Steubenville City School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,846 students.
What is the rank of Steubenville City School District?
Steubenville City School District is ranked #87 out of 920 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steubenville City School District?
59% of Steubenville City School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steubenville City School District?
Steubenville City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Steubenville City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,583 is less than the state median of $17,170. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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