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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lucas County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public charter schools serving 22,848 students in Lucas County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lucas County, OH are Toledo School For The Arts, Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Northwest Ohio Classical Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Lucas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Toledo School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
333 14th St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 246-8732
Gr: 6-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 535-3700
Gr: K-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5025 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(567) 420-6180
Gr: K-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3540 Seaman Rd
Oregon, OH 43616
(419) 720-2003
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
The Autism Academy Of Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Arco Dr
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 865-7487
Gr: 3-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Horizon Science Academy-springfield
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
630 S Reynolds Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 535-0524
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wildwood Environmental Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1546 Dartford Rd
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 868-9885
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Bennett Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5130 Bennett Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 269-2247
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Western Toledo Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6145 Hill Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 697-1518
Gr: K-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Discovery Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2740 W Central Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 214-3266
Gr: K-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 474-3350
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Winterfield Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 Wenz Rd
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 531-3285
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
L. Hollingworth School For Talented And Gifted
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
653 Miami St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 705-3411
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ann Jerkins-harris Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3891 Martha Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hope Learning Academy Of Toledo
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4234 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 297-6313
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Rise & Shine Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3248 Warsaw St
Toledo, OH 43608
(419) 244-9900
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1717.
Explorers Academy Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Airport Hwy
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 219-9758
Gr: K-9 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 113:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
Madison Avenue School Of Arts
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Madison Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 259-4000
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Autism Model School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3020 Tremainsville Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 897-4400
Gr: 2-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Kenmore Preparatory Academy Dba Toledo Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
824 6th St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 574-0965
Gr: K-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Maritime Academy Of Toledo The
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Water St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 244-9999
Gr: 6-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2222.
Skyway Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3912 Sunforest Ct
Toledo, OH 43623
(419) 241-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Glass City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Monroe St
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 720-6311
Gr: 11 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Sunbridge Schools
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2729 124th St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 725-5437
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Summit Academy - Toledo
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Collingwood Blvd
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 243-1815
Gr: 1-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Mosaic Classical Academy
Charter School
872 Orchard St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 517-6221
Gr: K-1 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lucas County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Lucas County, OH include Toledo School For The Arts, Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Northwest Ohio Classical Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Lucas County?
29 public charter schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public charter schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Lucas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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