For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public charter schools serving 17,984 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH are Menlo Park Academy, Global Village Academy and Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School. 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 26% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cleveland, OH (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Gr: K-3 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10701 Shaker Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Gr: K-8 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Broadway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5004 Glazier Ave
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Gr: K-8 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1414.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Richmond Rd Ste 3000
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Gr: K-4 | 156 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Orchard Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14440 Triskett Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(440) 340-3202
Cleveland, OH 44111
(440) 340-3202
Gr: K-8 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Gr: K-8 | 233 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 E 36th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Gr: K-8 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Village Preparatory School Willard
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Willard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Gr: K-8 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lake Erie College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14405 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 453-4556
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 453-4556
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 965-0580
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 965-0580
Gr: K-12 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Bella Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-1500
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-1500
Gr: K-6 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Lakeshore Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18025 Marcella Rd
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 586-3872
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 586-3872
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2929.
Constellation Schools Eastside Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Lansing Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-9830
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-9830
Gr: K-7 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3030.
Citizens Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15700 Lotus Dr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 586-3887
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 586-3887
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
Rank: #3131.
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Harvard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 283-5100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 283-5100
Gr: K-8 | 312 students
Rank: #3232.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Stepstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Gr: K-7 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Rank: #3434.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Gr: 5-8 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3535.
Innovation Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13111 Crossburn Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Gr: K-8 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Gr: 6-9 | 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Gr: K-9 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Gr: K-8 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Gr: 9-11
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Gr: PK-3 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Gr: K-4 | 216 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 98%
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Gr: K-6 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Constellation Schools: Outreach Academy For Students With Di (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Gr: PK-6 | 418 students
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Gr: K-6
1740 E 32nd St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
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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 Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cleveland?
66 public charter schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Cleveland include: Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy, Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights vs. Green Inspiration Academy, Innovation Academy West vs. West Park Academy
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