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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Columbus Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 74 public charter schools serving 28,664 students in Columbus, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy and United Schools Columbus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbus, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Columbus have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Columbus, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Gr: 7-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
United Schools Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Gr: K-1 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #88.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #99.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Gr: K-12 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Gr: K-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Educational Academy For Boys & Girls
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 351-1774
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Gr: K-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2655 Oakstone Dr
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1333 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Gr: K-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Noble Academy-columbus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1329 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Gr: 9-11 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Gr: K-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Gr: K-12 | 1,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Northland Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1875 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 318-0600
Gr: K-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 636-6775
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2525.
Columbus Performance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
873 Walcutt Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 318-0720
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Performance Academy Eastland
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 314-6301
Gr: K-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2828.
Zenith Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2261 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2929.
Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3474 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 324-4585
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 428-6564
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Columbus Bilingual Academy-north
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-4500
Gr: K-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At German Village
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 669-6301
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Graham School The
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Indianola Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-1111
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3434.
Summit Academy Community School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 237-5497
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3535.
Kids Care Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3360 Kohr Blvd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 498-0220
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Columbus, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Arts & College Preparatory Academy and United Schools Columbus.
How many public charter schools are located in Columbus?
76 public charter schools are located in Columbus.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbus?
Columbus public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Columbus are often viewed compared to one another?

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