For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 189 students in Licking County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter school in Licking County, OH is Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Licking County, OH public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Licking County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Licking County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 344-7279
Gr: K-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Licking County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Licking County, OH include Par Excellence Academy Dba Par Excellence Stem Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Licking County?
1 public charter schools are located in Licking County.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking County?
Licking County public charter schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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