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Best Summit County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public charter schools serving 2,882 students in Summit County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH are Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron and Akron Career Tech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Summit County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Gr: K-4 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Akron Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Schnee Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Issaquah St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 922-1966
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cascade Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Imagine Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: 1-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Akros Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Park St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Edge Learning
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
92 N Union St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Main Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 738-1925
Gr: K-7 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2503 Leland Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 253-7441
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Akron Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Market St Ste 3360
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Middlebury Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
88 Kent St
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Gr: K-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Towpath Trail High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1414.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2791 Mogadore Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 252-1510
Gr: 6-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1515.
Case Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
107 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 394-0485
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Steel Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1570 Creighton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Akrotech High School
Charter School
274 Park St.
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: K | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Ohio Classical Academy
Charter School
137 Heritage Woods Dr
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 331-4352
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH include Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Summit Academy Secondary - Akron and Akron Career Tech High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Summit County?
18 public charter schools are located in Summit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit County?
Summit County public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% 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 Summit County are often viewed compared to one another?

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