For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 2,925 students in Marion County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH are Marion Preparatory Academy and Buckeye Community School - Marion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH include Marion Preparatory Academy and Buckeye Community School - Marion.
How many public charter schools are located in Marion County?
3 public charter schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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