For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 689 students in Erie County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Erie County, OH are Monroe Preparatory Academy and Townsend Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Erie County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Erie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
328 E Monroe St
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Sandusky, OH 44870
(567) 998-7522
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Townsend Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
207 Lowell St
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Castalia, OH 44824
(419) 684-5402
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Sports Academy
Charter School
712 Cleveland Rd E
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 387-5534
Huron, OH 44839
(419) 387-5534
Gr: K-5 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Erie County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Erie County, OH include Monroe Preparatory Academy and Townsend Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Erie County?
2 public charter schools are located in Erie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie County?
Erie County public charter schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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