Best Ohio Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 3,705 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 score of 36% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and score of 54% (versus the 37% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Ohio (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271

Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

Columbus Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
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3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600

Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #33.

Toledo School For The Arts

Charter School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
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333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732

Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #44.

Horizon Science Academy Columbus

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616

Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
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1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777

Gr: K-12 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #66.

Horizon Science Academy Cleveland

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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6000 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-3660

Gr: 9-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).