For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public charter schools serving 17,984 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH are Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School and Global Village Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Cleveland, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Grades: K-4
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #66.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Flex High School Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 310-9750
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #99.
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Grades: K-3
| 172 students
Rank: #1010.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Grades: K-4
| 156 students
Rank: #1111.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Grades: K-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1212.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Grades: K-8
| 205 students
Rank: #1313.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Grades: K-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1515.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 142 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lakeshore Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18025 Marcella Rd
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 586-3872
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 586-3872
Grades: K-8
| 130 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Richmond Rd Ste 3000
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #1818.
Randall Park High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4836 Northfield Rd
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 243-5034
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 243-5034
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1919.
Orchard Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14440 Triskett Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(440) 340-3202
Cleveland, OH 44111
(440) 340-3202
Grades: K-8
| 273 students
Rank: #2020.
Broadway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5004 Glazier Ave
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Grades: K-8
| 559 students
Rank: #2121.
Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6100 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Grades: K-8
| 233 students
Rank: #2222.
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1417 E 36th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Grades: K-8
| 624 students
Rank: #2323.
Village Preparatory School Willard
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Willard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
Rank: #2424.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Grades: 5-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2727.
Constellation Schools Eastside Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Lansing Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-9830
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-9830
Grades: K-7
| 134 students
Rank: #2828.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-0280
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 351-0280
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5143
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5143
Grades: K-6
| 119 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
East Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4129 Superior Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 539-0595
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 539-0595
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Bella Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-1500
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-1500
Grades: K-6
| 180 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Grades: K-8
| 255 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Phoenix Village Academy Primary 2 Dba Wings Academy 1
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 812-0244
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 812-0244
Grades: K-8
| 101 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
North Shore High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4744 Turney Rd
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
Cleveland, OH 44125
(216) 862-9719
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Smart Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4351 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 714-3801
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 714-3801
Grades: K-4
| 83 students
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Cleveland, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4556 Warrensville Ctr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 587-2229
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5983 West 54th St
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Cleveland, OH 44129
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
9114 Miles Park Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 271-0237
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 271-0237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3901 East 74th St
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-0874
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-0874
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
11815 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 229-6966
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 229-6966
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3465 E 130th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 561-3880
Grades: 6-9
| 644 students
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 431-4132
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 344-9191
Grades: K-9
| 60 students
2711 Church Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 344-2081
Grades: K-8
| 119 students
3055 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-3132
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 421-3132
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
3817 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4100
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
12200 Fairhill Rd
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 539-5935
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Bellefaire (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 932-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
11801 Worthington Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 476-6810
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
9200 Biddulph Rd
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Cleveland, OH 44144
(216) 485-8176
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
9511 Buckeye Rd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 231-2661
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 231-2661
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
14121 Shaw Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6640
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 268-6640
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 283-6589
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 283-6589
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1841 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Cleveland, OH 44115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10118 Hampden Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 791-4195
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
12523 Woodside Ave
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 367-9392
Cleveland, OH 44108
(216) 367-9392
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1701 E 12th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 523-1133
Grades: K-4
| 216 students
1417 E 36th St Fl 2
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2080
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-3840
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 268-6168
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
716 E 156th St
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 451-4022
Grades: K-6
| 120 students
Constellation Schools: Outreach Academy For Students With Di (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 295-2590
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
2843 Washington Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Cleveland, OH 44118
(216) 371-7110
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
4040 Tamarack Dr
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Cleveland, OH 44134
(440) 885-2383
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 E 32nd St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 838-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH include Menlo Park Academy, Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School and Global Village Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Cleveland?
66 public charter schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% 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 Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Cleveland include: Innovation Academy West vs. West Park Academy, West Park Academy vs. Innovation Academy West, Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School vs. Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
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