For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 297 students in Hamilton, OH.
The top-ranked public charter school in Hamilton, OH is Richard Allen Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hamilton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Allen Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1206 Shuler Ave
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 795-6549
Gr: K-6 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Preparatory Academy
Charter School
2470 Princeton Rd
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 437-0996
Hamilton, OH 45011
(513) 437-0996
Gr: K-6 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hamilton, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hamilton, OH include Richard Allen Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public charter schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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