For the 2026 school year, there are 15 online public schools serving 35,534 students in Ohio.
Ohio online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
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 | 5,191 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Ohio Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1690 Woodlands Dr Ste 100
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 482-0948
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 482-0948
Gr: K-12 | 15,339 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Great River Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1122
Gr: K-12 | 1,608 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
The Unlimited Classroom Dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7320 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-8755
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-8755
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Quaker Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Suite 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Greater Ohio Virtual School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1879 Deerfield Rd
Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 695-2924
Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 695-2924
Gr: 7-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Treca Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Main St
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Gr: K-12 | 2,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
North Shore High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Fairborn Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
57 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 879-0511
Fairborn, OH 45324
(937) 879-0511
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Ohio Digital Learning School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Indian Wood Cir Ste 110
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 740-9007
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 740-9007
Gr: 9-12 | 1,198 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Gr: K-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Virtual High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-7760
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-7760
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 92:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in Ohio?
15 online public schools are available for Ohio students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in Ohio?
Ohio online public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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