For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 189 students in Licking County, OH.
The top ranked public charter school in Licking County, OH is 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.
Licking County, OH public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Licking County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Grades: K-6
| 189 students
Licking County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Grades: 5-6
| 327 students
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Grades: K-4
| 250 students
9380 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1025
Grades: PK-3
| 300 students
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
9370 Lancer Rd
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Hebron, OH 43025
(740) 928-1915
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 375 students
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Grades: 1-12
| 311 students
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Grades: PK-4
| 459 students
College Street
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Alexandria, OH 43001
(740) 924-2691
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
10843 Foundation Rd
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Croton, OH 43013
(740) 893-2451
Grades: K-5
| 177 students
1227 Homer Rd
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Homer, OH 43027
(740) 892-3636
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-1401
Grades: 4-5
| 167 students
6066 Johnstown Utica Rd
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-6671
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
125 N Oregon St
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Johnstown, OH 43031
(740) 967-5461
Grades: 1-3
| 352 students
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
927-a South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-3941
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
927b South St
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 927-1130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10653 Hazelton Etna Rd Nw
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Pataskala, OH 43062
(740) 964-3459
Grades: 6-12
| 72 students
2345 Gratiot Rd
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Heath, OH 43056
(740) 763-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Grades: 5-6
| 432 students
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Licking County, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Licking County, OH include Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Licking County?
1 public charter schools are located in Licking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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