Best Stark County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,272 students in Stark County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Stark County, OH are Summit Academy Secondary - Canton, Canton College Preparatory School and Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Stark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Secondary - Canton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330) 453-8547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Canton College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Cleveland Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44702
(330) 455-0498
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy Community School For Alternative Learn-canton
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Market Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 458-0393
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Canton Harbor High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1731 Grace Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(330) 452-8414
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Stark High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste B
Canton, OH 44706
(234) 214-4140
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
East Branch Preparatory Academydbawright Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Superior Ave Ne
Canton, OH 44705
(234) 207-5455
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Beacon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Garfield Ave Sw Ste A
Canton, OH 44706
(330) 941-5852
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Stark County, OH?
How many public charter schools are located in Stark County?
7 public charter schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Stark County are often viewed compared to one another?

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