Charter Middle Schools in Ohio
Ohio has 222 public charter schools offering middle school grades (6–8) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 52 cities.
- Charter middle schools
- 222
- Students at these schools
- 98,341
- Median students per teacher
- 16.3
- Virtual schools
- 13
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 222 of 222 schools; student–teacher ratios for 219; format for 222. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter middle schools in Ohio by city
Columbus44
- A+ Arts Academy · K–8
- A+ Children's Academy · K–6
- Arts & College Preparatory Academy · 7–12
- Bridge Gate Community School · K–12
- Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Central Point Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Columbus Arts & Technology Academy · K–12
- Columbus Bilingual Academy-North · K–8
- Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy · K–8
- 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
- Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus · K–8
- Graham Elementary and Middle School · K–8
- Great River Connections Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Great Western Academy · K–8
- Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School · 6–8
- Imagine Columbus Primary Academy · K–8
- International Acad Of Columbus · K–8
- KIPP Columbus · K–12
- Legacy Academy of Excellence · K–8
- Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School · 6–8
- 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
Cleveland41
- 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 Middle · 5–8
- Constellation Schools: Puritas Community Middle · 5–8
- Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Elementary · K–6
- Constellation Schools: Stockyard Community Middle · 7–8
- 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
- Ginn-Thompson School for Girls · 6–10
- 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
Toledo21
- 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
- Maritime Academy of Toledo The · 6–12
- 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
- Toledo School For The Arts · 6–12
- Western Toledo Preparatory Academy · K–8
- Winterfield Venture Academy · K–8
Cincinnati17
- 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 Middle School · 5–8
- 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 High School · 6–12
- 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 Transition High School Dayton · 6–12
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
Independence2
- Alternative Education Academy · K–12 · Virtual
- Pathfinder Career Academy of Ohio · 6–11 · Virtual
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
Tiffin2
Warrensville Heights2
Ashland1
Canfield1
- The Unlimited Classroom dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning A · 6–12 · Virtual
Cardington1
- Tomorrow Center · 8–12
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
Kenton1
- Hardin Community School · 6–12
Lebanon1
- Greater Ohio Virtual School · 7–12 · Virtual
Lima1
Logan1
Maple Heights1
Mt Eaton1
Newburgh Heights1
Niles1
Portsmouth1
- Sciotoville Community School · K–12
Salineville1
- Utica Shale Academy of Ohio · 7–12
Sandusky1
Sheffield Village1
- Sheffield Academy · K–7
Strongsville1
Trotwood1
Wapakoneta1
- Auglaize County Educational Academy · 7–12 · Virtual
Westerville1
Worthington1
- Ohio Connections Academy Inc · K–12 · Virtual
About this Ohio middle school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps 6–8, 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 middle schools in Ohio: common questions
How many charter middle schools are in Ohio?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 222 open public charter schools in Ohio offering at least one grade from 6–8, located in 52 cities.
How do I find charter middle 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 middle grade-level filter.
Are charter middle 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 middle schools in Ohio?
Federal records identify 13 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools offering middle school grades in Ohio. Confirm current formats and enrollment eligibility with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter middle 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.