Top 10 Best Cleveland Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 67 public charter schools serving 23,435 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH are Menlo Park Academy, Global Village Academy and Ohio Connections Inc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 34% statewide average). Charter schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Cleveland, OH (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Grades: K-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Ohio Connections Inc
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3615 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44114
(513) 486-9120
Grades: K-12
| 5,473 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
George V. Voinovich High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3398 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44127
(888) 843-0060
Grades: 10-12
| 27 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Huber Heights Preparatory Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Grades: K-8
| 221 students
Rank: #99.
Village Preparatory School Willard
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9401 Willard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
Rank: #1010.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1111.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Rank: #1212.
Regent High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5806 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 512-0076
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1313.
Constellation Schools: Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Grades: K-12
| 1,161 students
Rank: #1414.
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #1515.
Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-0280
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1616.
Hope Northwest Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1717.
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 E 36th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Grades: K-8
| 647 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 197 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Lakeshore Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18025 Marcella Rd
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 586-3872
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #2020.
Wings 1
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10615 Lamontier Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 812-0244
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Citizens Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15700 Lotus Dr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 586-3887
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Grades: 5-8
| 144 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Citizens Leadership East
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12523 Woodside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 352-5900
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Lake Erie College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
14405 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 453-4556
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Washington Park Community School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Washington Park Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 271-6055
Grades: K-8
| 179 students
Rank: #2626.
Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Grades: K-4
| 169 students
Rank: #2727.
Frederick Douglass High School
Charter School
3167 Fulton Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 273-3033
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #2828.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Grades: K-8
| 135 students
Rank: #2929.
Broadway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3398 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Grades: K-8
| 400 students
Rank: #3030.
Lincoln Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3185 W 41st St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 263-7008
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Innovation West
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13111 Crossburn Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Grades: K-8
| 103 students
Rank: #3333.
Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Rank: #3434.
Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4351 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 714-3801
Grades: K-4
| 113 students
Rank: #3535.
Citizens Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 229-8185
Grades: K-8
| 420 students
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9114 Miles Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 271-0237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3901 East 74th St
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-0874
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
11815 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 229-6966
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Grades: 6-9
| 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Grades: K-9
| 60 students
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
3055 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-3132
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
9511 Buckeye Rd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 231-2661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4050 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 838-1350
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
14121 Shaw Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6640
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 283-6589
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
815 Linn Dr
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 541-6484
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
12523 Woodside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 367-9392
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Grades: K-4
| 216 students
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
17100 Harvard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 838-5150
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH include Menlo Park Academy, Global Village Academy and Ohio Connections Inc.
How many public charter schools are located in Cleveland, OH?
67 public charter schools are located in Cleveland, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland, OH?
Cleveland, OH public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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