For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,197 students in Richland County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richland County, OH are The Richland School Of Academic Arts, Foundation Academy and Buckeye Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Foundation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Wyandotte Ave
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 526-9540
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Buckeye Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1404 Park Ave W
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Mansfield, OH 44906
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Cypress High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1160 W 4th St
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 528-8812
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Mansfield
Charter School
215 N Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 359-4432
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 359-4432
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Richland County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richland County, OH include The Richland School Of Academic Arts, Foundation Academy and Buckeye Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Richland County?
5 public charter schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public charter schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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