For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 7,600 students in 44131, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH are Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44131 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44131, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 44131, OH Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Gr: 9-12 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-10 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
44131, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Gr: K-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH include Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 44131?
4 public charter schools are located in 44131.
What is the racial composition of students in 44131?
44131 public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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