For the 2026 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,695 students in Ohio.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Ohio are Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School, Columbus Preparatory Academy and Toledo School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Science Academy Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6000 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-3660
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-3660
Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Ohio?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Ohio include Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School, Columbus Preparatory Academy and Toledo School For The Arts.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Ohio?
6 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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