For the 2024 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 24,981 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Cornerstone Community School and Arts & College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Community School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Grades: K-12
| 986 students
Rank: #33.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Rank: #44.
Horizon Science Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Everest High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Graham Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Franklinton Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
40 Chicago Ave
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 653-7135
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Grades: 9-11
| 75 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Summit Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #5 - 95. - 9.
Yb Columbus Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1183 Essex Ave
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Rank: #1010.
Focus Learning Of Northern Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Grades: K-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1111.
Great River Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Grades: K-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1313.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1414.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 718 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Capital City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-9175
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-9175
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Focus Learning Of Southwest Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
190 Southwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 545-2000
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 545-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Ohio Construction Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Jetway Blvd
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43219
(877) 644-6338
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #1818.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1919.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2020.
International Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2121.
Northland Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1875 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 318-0600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 318-0600
Grades: K-8
| 204 students
Rank: #2222.
South Columbus Preparatory At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #2323.
Noble Academy-columbus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #2424.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2525.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
Rank: #2626.
Columbus Performance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 E 1st Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 318-0720
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 318-0720
Grades: K-8
| 160 students
Rank: #2727.
Horizon Science Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Performance Eastland
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2220 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Grades: K-8
| 305 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
South Columbus Preparatory At German Village
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 669-6301
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 669-6301
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #3131.
Columbus Collegiate - West
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #3232.
Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Grades: K-8
| 627 students
Rank: #3333.
Flex High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 S Gift St
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 610-9749
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Grades: K-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Columbus Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Urban Solutions (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Columbus (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Academy Of New Media Middle School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Bajim Village Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (Closed 2008)
Charter School
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Buckeye Preparatory Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
C.m. Grant Leadership Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
Campbell School For Girls (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Grades: 5-6
| 469 students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
Chase Academy For Communication Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
City Prep Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
Columbus Bilingual Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Hamilton Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 365-8811
Grades: 6-12
| 827 students
Columbus International Prep (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2283 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 478-9943
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 29645
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 523-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Cornerstone Community School and Arts & College Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Franklin County, OH?
78 public charter schools are located in Franklin County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, OH?
Franklin County, OH public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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