For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 271 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 average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency 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 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 Lima, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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