Ключові слова: важка промисловість економічний розвиток народна освіта школа Донбас. The author analyzes the organization and development of technical education singles out and substantiates the stages of the education system development in the researched region (the late 19th − the early 20th century). The purpose of this work is the study and analysis of the basic processes of formation of initial technical education in the cities of Donbass. Research methods. Scientific analysis historical and educational literature systematization and generalization of experience of leading educators. The article highlights the activities of gymnasiums real craft private Jewish commercial schools and parish schools. It describes the activities of educational institutions statistics educational programs on each selected stage. The article shows the genesis of education with the development of the regional economy mining processing and heavy industry the increasing number of factories laying new railways the emergence of new areas and cities population growth especially in urban areas.