For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 457 students in 44053, OH.
The top-ranked public charter school in 44053, OH is Lorain Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 44053 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44053, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 44053, OH Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Gr: K-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
44053, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4125 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 960-0470
Gr: K-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Lorain Alternative Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: K-6 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
1800 West 40th Street
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4087
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3301 Meister Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-4018
Gr: 4-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 44053, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44053, OH include Lorain Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 44053?
1 public charter schools are located in 44053.
What is the racial composition of students in 44053?
44053 public charter schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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