For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 301 students in 45801, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH are Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 45801 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 45801, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 45801, OH Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
45801, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Gr: PK-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 66%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH include Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in 45801?
2 public charter schools are located in 45801.
What is the racial composition of students in 45801?
45801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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