For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public charter schools serving 9,030 students in Cincinnati, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cincinnati, OH are T.c.p. World Academy, Priority High School and Hamilton Cnty Math & Science. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cincinnati, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Cincinnati have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Cincinnati, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Grades: K-7
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Salvia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Regeneration Bond Hill
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5158 Fishwick Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 216-9310
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 216-9310
Grades: K-4
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
Alliance Academy Of Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Grades: K-8
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Grades: K-12
| 975 students
Rank: #88.
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5098 Glencrossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #99.
Mt. Healthy Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7601 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 587-6280
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 587-6280
Grades: K-8
| 195 students
Rank: #1010.
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 975-3391
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 975-3391
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Queen City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
791 E Mcmillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1212.
Orion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1798 Queen City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 251-6000
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 251-6000
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1313.
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4750 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 541-2276
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 541-2276
Grades: K-8
| 296 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Laidlaw Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 242-0099
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 242-0099
Grades: K-8
| 218 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3280 River Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 921-7777
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 921-7777
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1616.
Cincinnati Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-7323
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 471-7323
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
Rank: #1717.
Regeneration Schools Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3595 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Grades: K-4
| 126 students
Rank: #1818.
Elevated Excellence Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2015 N Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 421-7519
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 421-7519
Grades: K-8
| 61 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cincinnati Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Little Flower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 975-4946
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 975-4946
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1660 Sternblock Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 321-0561
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 321-0561
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #2121.
Dampe Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
Rank: #2222.
Dohn Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Mcmillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 281-6100
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 281-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: n/an/a
Challengeu Ohio Community School
Charter School
4030 Smith Rd Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(833) 565-0745
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(833) 565-0745
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cincinnati Classical Academy
Charter School
170 Siebenthaler Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-0285
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-0285
Grades: K-7
| 602 students
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Charter School
2700 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 417-4794
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 417-4794
Grades: K-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regeneration Middle School
Charter School
3595 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Grades: 5-8
| 118 students
Cincinnati, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1660 Sternblock Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
415 W Court St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
2712 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Grades: 12
| n/a students
4300 Allison St
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2560
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2560
Grades: PK
| n/a students
249 W Forrer St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
7030 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6525 Simpson Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4779
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4779
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
10133 Pottinger Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
876 Glenwood Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
626 Waycross Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
125 W North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Center For Employment Resource (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3254 E Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2475 White St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
1812 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
1905 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Grades: K-8
| 272 students
3520 Central Pkwy Ste 143 Mezz
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
4324 Homer Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(323) 590-9333
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(323) 590-9333
Grades: K-2
| 47 students
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
1540 West North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
8513 Cottonwood Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Grades: 3-4
| 213 students
Cutter Community Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1310 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2001 Baltimore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
5030 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
400 Maple St
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 482-7115
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 482-7115
Grades: 3-6
| 132 students
5425 Winton Ridge Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
3847 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7800
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7800
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
8916 Fontainebleau Ter
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
2065 Mistyhill Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 742-6004
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 742-6004
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2601 Westwood Northern Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Grades: PK-9
| 325 students
4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7700
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 860 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cincinnati, OH include T.c.p. World Academy, Priority High School and Hamilton Cnty Math & Science.
How many public charter schools are located in Cincinnati?
26 public charter schools are located in Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Cincinnati are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Cincinnati include: Queen City Career Prep High School vs. Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati, Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati vs. Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati vs. Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
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