For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 144 students in Wayne County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, OH are Beacon Hill Community School Aka Beacon Hill Academy, Rittman Academy and Liberty Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Wayne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Hill Community School Aka Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8746 S Market St
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Rittman Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
243 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-0055
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wayne County, OH include Beacon Hill Community School Aka Beacon Hill Academy, Rittman Academy and Liberty Preparatory School.
How many public charter schools are located in Wayne County?
3 public charter schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public charter schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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