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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Steubenville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,911 students in Steubenville, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 903 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Steubenville, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%). Steubenville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
The top-ranked public schools in Steubenville, OH 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, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Steubenville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Steubenville, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pugliese Elementary West
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
435 John Scott Hwy Connector
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 264-1590
Gr: PK-4 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Wells Academy
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-1651
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mckinley Stem Academy
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3767
Gr: PK-4 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
East Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: PK-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Steubenville High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
420 N 4th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-9741
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2002 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-3481
Gr: 5-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Park Dr
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1163
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Cross Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1691
Gr: PK-4 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Steubenville, Ohio

Steubenville, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bantam Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2013)
587 Bantam Ridge Rd
Steubenville, OH 43953
(740) 264-1739
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Garfield Elementary School (Closed 2006)
936 N 5th St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-5112
Gr: K-5 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2009)
980 Lincoln Ave
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-0001
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Mckinley Elementary School (Closed 2010)
W Adams St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 283-3211
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ohio Cyber Academy (Closed 2016)
2023 Sunset Blvd
Steubenville, OH 43952
(877) 644-6338
Pleasant Hill Elementary School (Closed 2014)
129 School St
Steubenville, OH 43952
(740) 282-2578
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Steubenville, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Steubenville, OH include Pugliese Elementary West, Wells Academy and Mckinley Stem Academy. Steubenville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Ohio.
How many public schools are located in Steubenville?
8 public schools are located in Steubenville.
What percentage of students in Steubenville go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Steubenville are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steubenville?
Steubenville public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Steubenville are often viewed compared to one another?

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