Top 5 Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,461 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 Columbus Preparatory Academy, Horizon Science Columbus and Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School. 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 22%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 786 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Columbus
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #55.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Grades: K-12
| 921 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Science Cleveland
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-3660
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students

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 Columbus Preparatory Academy, Horizon Science Columbus and Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School.
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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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