For the 2026 school year, there are 3 charter public preschools serving 722 students in Ohio.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschools in Ohio are 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 40% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main St
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Freeport, OH 43973
(740) 658-1042
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Gr: K | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Ohio?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Ohio include Hamilton Cnty Math & Science and Lakeland Academy Community School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Ohio?
3 charter public preschools are located in Ohio.
What is the racial composition of students in Ohio?
Ohio charter public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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