Best Clark County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 594 students in Clark County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clark County, OH are Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Cliff Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Selma Rd
Springfield, OH 45505
(937) 323-6250
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Cliff Park High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
821 N Limestone St
Springfield, OH 45503
(937) 342-3006
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Springfield
Charter School
14 N Yellow Springs St
Springfield, OH 45504
(419) 967-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Sports Academy
Charter School
501 S Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45506
(937) 660-3172
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Clark County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Clark County, OH include Springfield Preparatory And Fitness Academy and Cliff Park High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Clark County?
3 public charter schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public charter schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).

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