Charter Elementary Schools in Ohio
Ohio has 231 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 52 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 231
- Students at these schools
- 98,089
- Median students per teacher
- 16.8
- Virtual schools
- 9
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 231 of 231 schools; student–teacher ratios for 228; format for 231. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Ohio by city
Columbus51
- A+ Arts Academy · K–8
- A+ Children's Academy · K–6
- Bridge Gate Community School · K–12
- Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Central Point Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School · K–5
- Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · K–12
- Columbus Bilingual Academy-North · K–8
- Columbus Bilingual West · K–5
- Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy · K–8
- Columbus Noor Academy · K–5
- Columbus Performance Academy · K–8
- Columbus Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy · K–8
- East Bridge Academy of Excellence · K–8
- Eastland Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Educational Academy for Boys & Girls · K–5
- Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus · K–1
- Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus · K–8
- Franklin Learning Academy · K–2
- Graham Elementary and Middle School · K–8
- Great River Connections Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Great Western Academy · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy Elementary School · K–5
- Imagine Columbus Primary Academy · K–8
- International Acad Of Columbus · K–8
- Kids Care Elementary · K–5
- KIPP Columbus · K–12
- Legacy Academy of Excellence · K–8
- LINC Academy Columbus · K–2
- Mater Academy Preparatory Inc. · K–4
- Noble Academy-Columbus · K–8
- North Columbus Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy · K–8
- Oakstone Community School · K–12
- Ohio Achievement Charter Schools Inc. dba Millennium Commun · K–8
- Patriot Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Performance Academy Eastland · K–8
- Renaissance Academy dba Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Aca · K–8
- South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village · K–8
- South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield · K–8
- South Scioto Academy · K–8
- Sullivant Avenue Community School · K–6
- Summit Academy Community School-Columbus · K–8
- United Schools Columbus · K–8
- Westside Academy · K–8
- Westwood Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Whitehall Preparatory and Fitness Academy · K–8
- Zenith Academy · K–12
- Zenith Academy East · K–8
- Zenith Academy West · K–8
Cleveland42
- Apex Academy · K–8
- Bella Academy of Excellence · K–6
- Broadway Academy · K–8
- Citizens Academy Southeast · K–8
- Citizens Leadership Academy East · K–8
- Cleveland Arts and Social Sciences Academy · K–8
- Cleveland College Preparatory School · K–8
- Cleveland Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Constellation Schools: Eastside Arts Academy · K–8
- Constellation Schools: Madison Community Elementary · K–8
- Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Elementary · K–4
- Constellation Schools: Old Brooklyn Community Middle · 5–8
- Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Elementary · K–4
- Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle · 5–8
- Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary · K–6
- Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Elementary · K–4
- Constellation Schools: Westpark Community Middle · 5–8
- Constellation Schools: Westside Community School of the Arts · K–8
- East Academy · K–8
- East Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Global Ambassadors Language Academy · K–8
- Green Inspiration Academy · K–8
- Harvard Avenue Performance Academy · K–8
- Hope Academy Northcoast Campus · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy-Cleveland Middle School · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy-Denison Middle School · K–8
- Innovation Academy West · K–8
- Intergenerational School The · K–8
- Lake Erie College Preparatory School · K–8
- Lincoln Park Academy · K–8
- Menlo Park Academy · K–8
- Near West Intergenerational School · K–8
- Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School · K–12
- Northwest School of the Arts · K–8
- Orchard Park Academy · K–8
- Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 dba Wings Academy 1 · K–8
- Stepstone Academy · K–8
- University of Cleveland Preparatory School · K–8
- Village Preparatory School Cliffs · K–8
- Village Preparatory School Willard · K–8
- Village Preparatory School Woodland Hills · K–8
- West Park Bilingual Academy · K–8
Toledo20
- Ann Jerkins-Harris Academy of Excellence · K–8
- Autism Model School · 2–12
- Bennett Venture Academy · K–8
- Discovery Academy · K–6
- Explorers Academy of Science and Technology · K–9
- Hope Learning Academy of Toledo · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy Toledo · K–12
- Horizon Science Academy-Springfield · K–8
- Kenmore Preparatory Academy dba Toledo Preparatory Academy · K–8
- L. Hollingworth School for Talented and Gifted · K–8
- Madison Avenue School of Arts · K–6
- Mosaic Classical Academy · K–1
- Northwest Ohio Classical Academy · K–12
- Rise & Shine Academy · K–6
- Summit Academy - Toledo · 1–12
- SunBridge Schools · K–6
- The Autism Academy Of Learning · 3–12
- Toledo Preparatory and Fitness Academy · K–8
- Western Toledo Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Winterfield Venture Academy · K–8
Cincinnati19
- Alliance Academy of Cincinnati · K–8
- Cincinnati Achievement Academy · K–8
- Cincinnati Classical Academy · K–8
- Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Cincinnati Technology Academy · K–8
- Dampe Community School · K–8
- Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Hamilton Cnty Math & Science · Pre-K–8
- Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati · K–8
- IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc · K–9
- Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy · K–12
- Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy · K–8
- Orion Academy · K–8
- ReGeneration Bond Hill · K–4
- ReGeneration Middle School · 5–8
- ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary · K–4
- Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy · K–8
- Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati · K–8
- T.C.P. World Academy · K–7
Dayton14
- Alliance Community Schools Inc. dba Dayton Leadership Acade · K–8
- City Day Community School · K–8
- Dayton SMART Elementary School · K–6
- Deca Prep · K–8
- Emerson Academy · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy-Dayton · K–5
- Klepinger Community School · K–8
- Miami Valley Academies · K–8
- Montgomery Preparatory Academy · K–8
- North Dayton School of Discovery · K–8
- Pathway School of Discovery · K–8
- Richard Allen Preparatory · K–8
- Summit Academy Community School - Dayton · K–5
Mansfield4
- Foundation Academy · K–8
- GOAL Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Legacy Academy of Excellence Mansfield · K–8
- The Richland School of Academic Arts · K–8
Euclid3
- Euclid Preparatory School · K–8
- Noble Academy-Cleveland · K–8
- Pinnacle Academy · K–8
Garfield Heights2
- SMART Academy · K–5
- The Brilliance School · K–8
Marion2
- Marion Preparatory Academy · K–8
- TRECA Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Maumee2
- Ohio Virtual Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Wildwood Environmental Academy · K–12
New Philadelphia2
- Quaker Digital Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Quaker Preparatory Academy · K–8 · Virtual
Strongsville2
Copley1
Dublin1
East Liverpool1
- Buckeye On-Line School for Success · K–12 · Virtual
Elyria1
Fairfield Township1
Freeport1
- Lakeland Academy Community School · Pre-K–12
Groveport1
Hamilton1
- Richard Allen Academy · K–6
Hinckley1
Huron1
- Huron Sports Academy · K–5
Independence1
- Alternative Education Academy · K–12 · Virtual
Lima1
Logan1
Maple Heights1
Mt Eaton1
New Richmond1
Newburgh Heights1
Niles1
Painesville1
Portsmouth1
- Sciotoville Community School · K–12
Sandusky1
Sheffield Village1
- Sheffield Academy · K–7
Solon1
- Solon Academy · K–2
Trotwood1
Warrensville Heights1
Westerville1
Westlake1
- Westlake Academy · K–2
Worthington1
- Ohio Connections Academy Inc · K–12 · Virtual
About this Ohio elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Ohio: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Ohio?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 231 open public charter schools in Ohio offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 52 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Ohio?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Ohio free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Ohio?
Federal records identify 9 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering elementary grades in Ohio. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Ohio?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.