For the 2025 school year, there are 5 charter public preschools serving 1,249 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Ohio are Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science and Lakeland Academy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ohio charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Grades: K
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Grades: PK-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Primary
Charter School
2899 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 532-3311
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Grades: K
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Ohio?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Ohio include Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Ohio?
5 charter public preschools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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