For the 2025-26 school year, there are 236 charter public elementary schools serving 97,693 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Ohio are Menlo Park Academy, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center and 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.
Ohio charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Ohio (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Gr: K-4 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Gr: K-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Gr: K-12 | 1,054 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Niles Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
45 S Chestnut Ave
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Niles, OH 44446
(330) 989-7474
Gr: K-6 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Gr: K-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1212.
The Richland School Of Academic Arts
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3001 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1515.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Gr: K-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 85:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1818.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1919.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
Rank: #2020.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Gr: K-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Gr: K-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Constellation Schools Elyria Community
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 366-5225
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2323.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2424.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Horizon Science Academy-springfield
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
630 S Reynolds Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-0524
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-0524
Gr: K-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Steam Academy Of Warren
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
261 Elm Rd Ne
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 394-3200
Warren, OH 44483
(330) 394-3200
Gr: K-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1546 Dartford Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Gr: K-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2828.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Sciotoville Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 Marshall St
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Portsmouth, OH 45662
(740) 776-6777
Gr: K-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3030.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Educational Academy For Boys & Girls
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 351-1774
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 351-1774
Gr: K-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Dearbaugh Ave Ste 3
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Gr: K-3 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Gr: K-12 | 5,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3535.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Gr: PK-8 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Ohio?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Ohio include Menlo Park Academy, Greater Summit County Early Learning Center and Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Ohio?
236 charter public elementary schools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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