For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 1,407 students in 44052, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44052, OH are Constellation Schools Lorain Community Elementary School, Horizon Science Academy Lorain and Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44052 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44052, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 44052, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Constellation Schools Lorain Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-2130
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 204-2130
Gr: K-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
760 Tower Blvd
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 282-4277
Gr: K-12 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 242-2023
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 242-2023
Gr: 5-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Lorain Bilingual Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 W 7th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 434-6320
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 434-6320
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-lorain
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
346 Illinois Ave
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-4110
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 277-4110
Gr: K-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Steel City High School
Charter School
209 W 4th St
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 201-4464
Lorain, OH 44052
(440) 201-4464
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 44052, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44052, OH include Constellation Schools Lorain Community Elementary School, Horizon Science Academy Lorain and Constellation Schools Lorain Community Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 44052?
6 public charter schools are located in 44052.
What is the racial composition of students in 44052?
44052 public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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