For the 2025 school year, there are 333 charter public schools serving 118,927 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Ohio are Menlo Park Academy, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center and Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem 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 24% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Schools in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Gr: K-4 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Niles Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Gr: K-7 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Gr: K | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Eagle Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3540 Seaman Rd
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
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
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #24 - 2924. - 29.
Summit Academy 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
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
The Autism Academy 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
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3131.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3232.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1
Rank: #3333.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Constellation Schools Elyria Community
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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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, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center and Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy.
How many charter public schools are located in Ohio?
333 charter public schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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