For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 194 students in 44055, OH.
The top ranked public charter school in 44055, OH is Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44055 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44055, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 44055, OH Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2140 E 36th St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-4110
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-4110
Grades: K-8
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lorain Preparatory High School
Charter School
2702 Elyria Ave
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 201-3876
Grades: 9-11
| 119 students
44055, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2321 Fairless Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 288-2203
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2500 Goble Dr
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
1600 E 31st St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-8186
Grades: PK-2
| 136 students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
2270 East 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-7912
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2270 E 42nd St
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 277-0107
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 44055, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in 44055, OH include Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain.
How many public charter schools are located in 44055?
2 public charter schools are located in 44055.
What is the racial composition of students in 44055?
44055 public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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