For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 229 students in Hamilton, OH.
The top ranked public charter school in Hamilton, OH is Richard Allen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Hamilton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Allen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Gr: K-6 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Preparatory Academy
Charter School
2470 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 437-0996
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 437-0996
Gr: K-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Hamilton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 S F St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5065
Gr: PK-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
263 Hancock Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5070
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Butler County Program Of Pn (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
111 Buckeye St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 868-2500
415 Campbell Dr
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
2260 Nw Washington Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5197
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 87:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
2260 Nw Washington Blvd.
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 896-3400
Gr: 9 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
901 Hoadley Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5110
Gr: K-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
526 S 8th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5120
Gr: PK-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
701 N E St
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5130
Gr: K-6 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
250 N 9th St
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-5140
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
931 Westview Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5155
Gr: K | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
951 Carriage Hill Ln
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5150
Gr: 1-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Options Business Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 South Monument Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 887-0001
Gr: 12
1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Gr: K-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
140 Ross Ave
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Hamilton, OH 45013
(513) 887-5000
Gr: 3-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
5000 Madison Ave
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Hamilton, OH 45015
(513) 887-5090
Gr: 7-9 | 503 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Hamilton, OH include Richard Allen Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public charter schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton 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).
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