For the 2023 school year, there are 323 charter public schools serving 119,291 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Ohio are Menlo Park Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Greater Summit County Early Learning Center. 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 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Ohio Charter Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
Math: 81% | Reading: 86%
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
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Grades: K-4
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #66.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
Math: 52% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3615 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(513) 486-9120
Cleveland, OH 44114
(513) 486-9120
Grades: K-12
| 5,709 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
Math: 55% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Grades: K-9
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
Math: 45% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-7273
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 522-7273
Grades: K-8
| 328 students
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Academy 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-11
| 922 students
Rank: #1010.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | 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
| 361 students
Rank: #1111.
Par Excellence Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Grades: K-6
| 264 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 500 students
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Science Academy 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
| 541 students
Rank: #1414.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
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: #1515.
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Grades: K-4
| 276 students
Rank: #1616.
Cincinnati Technology Academy
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-7323
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-7323
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #1717.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Achieve Career Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3891 Martha Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 243-8559
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 243-8559
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5098 Glencrossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Cascade Career Prep High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
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
| 40 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
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
| 168 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Gem City Career Prep High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
George V. Voinovich High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1906 E 40th St
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 295-9009
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 295-9009
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Hardin Community School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Decatur St
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Kenton, OH 43326
(419) 673-3210
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Grades: K-3
| 112 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Mahoning County High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Bryn Mawr Ave
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 702-7890
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 702-7890
Grades: 7-12
| 92 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Avenue
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Skyway Career Prep High School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 Adams St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 241-5504
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 241-5504
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Summit Academy 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: #19 - 3419. - 34.
Urban Early College Network Elementary School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3237 W Siebenthaler Ave Unit 2
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 952-1079
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 952-1079
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #19 - 3419. - 34.
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
| 171 students
Rank: #3535.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Grades: 6-12
| 697 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 are Menlo Park Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Greater Summit County Early Learning Center.
How many charter public schools are located in Ohio?
323 charter public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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