Best Public Charter Schools in Lima, OH (2025-26)

Best Lima Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 301 students in Lima, OH.

The top ranked public charter schools in Lima, 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.

Lima, OH public charter schools have an score of 35% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Lima 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 Public Charter Schools in Lima, OH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Heir Force Community School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

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150 W Grand Ave
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%)
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522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252

Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

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School

Location

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Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492

Apollo Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)

Vocational School

3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 229-1851

Auglaize County Special Needs School (Closed 2010)

1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422

Gr: 1-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Elida Elementary Kindergarten (Closed 2013)

101 East North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181

Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2005)

650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310

Gr: PK-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Faurot Elementary School (Closed 2006)

515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320

Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 66%

Irving Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1130 Rice Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340

Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Lima Digital Academy (Closed 2007)

515 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400

Lima High School - Preschool (Closed 2023)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3400

Gr: PK

Lowell Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1003 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360

Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 66%

Performance Based School (Closed 2014)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Progressive Academy (Closed 2014)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Quest Academy Community (Closed 2014)

190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730

Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Lima, OH?

The top ranked public charter schools in Lima, OH include Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii.

How many public charter schools are located in Lima?

2 public charter schools are located in Lima.

What is the racial composition of students in Lima?

Lima 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).