For the 2024 school year, there are 324 charter public schools serving 119,921 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Ohio are Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School and Beacon Hill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Ohio (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Grades: K-4
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Niles Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 786 students
Rank: #88.
Cornerstone Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #99.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Grades: K-7
| 459 students
Rank: #1010.
Par Excellence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
Rank: #1111.
Dayton Early College Inc
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1212.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1313.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 490 students
Rank: #1414.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
Rittman Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
George V. Voinovich High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3398 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44127
(888) 843-0060
Cleveland, OH 44127
(888) 843-0060
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #1818.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Grades: 6-12
| 684 students
Rank: #1919.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Community School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #2020.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #2121.
Focus Learning Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Grades: K-3
| 91 students
Rank: #2222.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 365-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 365-0618
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1814 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Black River Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2015 W River Rd N
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 324-1755
Grades: 9-11
| 120 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Buckeye Community School - London
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
177 W High St
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
London, OH 43140
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Eagle Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Navarre Ave
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Flex High School Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #23 - 3123. - 31.
Summit Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #3232.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #3333.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Grades: K-10
| 417 students
Rank: #3434.
The Autism Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Grades: 1-12
| 43 students
Rank: #3535.
Zanesville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Moxahala Ave
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Zanesville, OH 43701
(740) 588-5685
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Ohio?
The top ranked charter public schools in Ohio include Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School and Beacon Hill Academy.
How many charter public schools are located in Ohio?
324 charter public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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