Best Public Charter Schools in Lima, OH (2026)

Best Lima Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 301 students in Lima, OH.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Lima, OH are Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lima, OH public charter schools have an score of 35% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Lima have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Lima, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Heir Force Community School

Charter School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

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150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241

Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

West Central Learning Academy Ii

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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Bottom 50%

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522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252

Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

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Lima, Ohio 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492

Apollo Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)

Vocational School

3325 Shawnee Rd
Lima, OH 45806
(419) 229-1851

Auglaize County Special Needs School (Closed 2010)

1130a East Albert St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 738-3422

Gr: 1-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Elida Elementary Kindergarten (Closed 2013)

101 East North St
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 642-3181

Gr: PK-K | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Emerson Elementary School (Closed 2005)

650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310

Gr: PK-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Faurot Elementary School (Closed 2006)

515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320

Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 66%

Irving Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1130 Rice Ave
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2340

Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Lima Alternative High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 10-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 71%

Lima Digital Academy (Closed 2007)

515 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 998-2400

Lima High School - Preschool (Closed 2023)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3400

Gr: PK

Lowell Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1003 W Spring St
Lima, OH 45805
(419) 998-2360

Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 66%

Performance Based School (Closed 2014)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Progressive Academy (Closed 2014)

1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000

Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Quest Academy Community (Closed 2014)

190 East 8th St
Lima, OH 45804
(419) 227-7730

Gr: K-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Lima, OH?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Lima, OH include Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii.

How many public charter schools are located in Lima?

2 public charter schools are located in Lima.

What is the racial composition of students in Lima?

Lima public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).