At Youngstown Academy of Excellence, families find a safe, welcoming environment and a strong sense of support. As a proud school choice option in the Youngstown community, we’re committed to creating a place where students feel valued and ready to thrive.

Specialized Learning Environments

Our campus includes spaces where students can learn, play, and perform:

  • Gym
  • Theater Stage
  • Outdoor Play Field
  • Playground

Positive School Culture Program

We use a proactive approach to encourage positive behavior and personal responsibility. Students earn points for making good choices and demonstrating school values. These points can be redeemed twice a month at the school store for items like school swag, supplies, snacks, and toys.


Dress Code

Our dress code supports a focused, respectful learning environment:

  • Tops: Solid colored polos
  • Bottoms: Solid color
  • Shoes/Accessories: Closed toe and black

Field Trips & Learning Excursions

Each grade takes at least one educational trip per year, thoughtfully aligned to classroom learning. Recent destinations have included:

  • Planetarium
  • Waldameer (indoor water and amusement park)
  • Scrappers Field (minor league baseball)
  • Iron Mills (farm)

Student Activities & School Traditions

Schoolwide traditions bring our community together and celebrate student achievement:

  • Kindergarten and 8th Grade Promotion
  • Field Day
  • Middle School Dance
  • Quarterly Academic Awards
  • Kindergarten Performance
  • Family Bingo Night
  • Academic Assemblies
  • Spirit Days
  • Graduation
  • 8th Grade Clap Out
  • Holiday Performances
  • Motown Performance

Through every activity, tradition, and connection, Youngstown Academy of Excellence helps students grow into confident, curious, and caring learners.