For the 2025 school year, there are 78 public charter schools serving 28,981 students in Franklin County, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Cornerstone Academy Community School and Arts & College Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Grades: K-12
| 823 students
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone Academy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6015 E Walnut St
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 775-0615
Grades: K-12
| 1,054 students
Rank: #33.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4401 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 986-9974
Grades: 7-12
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Everest High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Graham Rd
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 367-1980
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1567 Loretta Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 261-7480
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #66.
Focus Learning Academy Of Central Columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 206-2169
Grades: K
| 128 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 880-0714
Grades: 9-12
| 38 students
Rank: #88.
United Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
617 W State St
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Columbus, OH 43215
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-8
| 851 students
Rank: #99.
International Academy Of Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2439 Fuji Dr
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 794-0643
Grades: K-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1010.
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 294-3020
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1111.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Grades: K-12
| 5,305 students
Rank: #1212.
Oakstone Community School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5747 Cleveland Ave
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 865-3413
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Science Academy Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 846-7616
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #1414.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4938 Beatrice Dr
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 864-5332
Grades: K-12
| 729 students
Rank: #1515.
Focus Learning Academy Of Northern Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1880 E Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 547-0920
Grades: K-8
| 672 students
Rank: #1616.
Columbus Humanities Arts And Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 261-1200
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1717.
South Columbus Preparatory Academy At Southfield
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3220 Groveport Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 986-0116
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Central High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
840 W State St
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Columbus, OH 43222
(614) 362-7530
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Road To Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Minnesota Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 636-4101
Grades: 9-11
| 75 students
Rank: #2020.
North Woods Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 E Dublin Granville Rd Ste
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 891-9041
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2121.
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2835 Morse Rd
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 475-4585
Grades: 3-5
| 377 students
Rank: #2222.
Westside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Clime Rd North
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Columbus, OH 43228
(614) 272-9392
Grades: K-8
| 308 students
Rank: #2323.
Capital High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
640 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 626-6775
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #2424.
Columbus Performance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
274 E 1st Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 318-0720
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 318-0720
Grades: K-8
| 173 students
Rank: #2525.
South Scioto Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Winslow Dr
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 445-7684
Grades: K-8
| 237 students
Rank: #2626.
Noble Academy-columbus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1329 Bethel Rd
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 326-0687
Grades: K-8
| 286 students
Rank: #2727.
Educational Academy For Boys & Girls
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 351-1774
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 351-1774
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Rank: #2828.
Kipp Columbus
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Inspire Drive
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 263-6137
Grades: K-12
| 2,084 students
Rank: #2929.
Groveport Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4485 S Hamilton Rd
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 574-0037
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 574-0037
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #3030.
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 258-8588
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #3131.
Zenith Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4606 Heaton Rd
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 888-9997
Blacklick, OH 43004
(614) 888-9997
Grades: K-12
| 432 students
Rank: #3232.
Zenith Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2261 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0997
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: #3333.
Whitehall Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3474 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 324-4585
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 324-4585
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Eagle Charter Schools Of Ohio Dba The Shepard School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
873 Walcutt Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(202) 459-6850
Columbus, OH 43219
(202) 459-6850
Grades: K-5
| 80 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Summit Academy Community School-columbus
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Fairwood Ave Ste 100
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 237-5497
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 237-5497
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
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Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1111 Windsor Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 995-1545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4656 Heaton Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Columbus, OH 43229
(614) 433-7510
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Grades: 6-8
| 82 students
1500 E 17th Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 401-4769
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Adult Workforce Development Ct (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4300 Amalgamated Pl Ste 100
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Groveport, OH 43125
(614) 836-4541
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1455 Huy Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5977
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
2400 Mock Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-5453
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Grades: K-3
| 50 students
345 E Deshler Ave
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-5514
Grades: 6-9
| 367 students
387 E Beck St
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Columbus, OH 43206
(614) 365-6513
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
2740 Lockbourne Rd
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5414
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
1270 Brentnell Ave
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 365-6079
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4077 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5985
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Brookwood Academy (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2685 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 231-1199
Grades: 4-12
| 89 students
3700 Corporate Dr Ste 140
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 942-2030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
5665 Hoover Rd
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grove City, OH 43123
(614) 539-6456
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
4738 Kae Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 863-2883
Grades: 1
| 194 students
2440 Dawnlight Ave
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 478-3875
Grades: K-6
| 109 students
4176 Helenrose Ln
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43230
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
122 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 833-2153
Grades: 5-6
| 469 students
100 Washington St
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Canal Winchester, OH 43110
(614) 837-4533
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Celerity Tenacia Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
4605 Hilton Corporate Dr
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 863-1604
Grades: K-3
| 101 students
825 South Sunbury Rd
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 797-7030
Grades: 1-5
| 129 students
1565 Integrity Dr East
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Columbus, OH 43209
(614) 443-3390
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2800 S Hamilton Rd
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 322-7970
Grades: 6-11
| 70 students
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Grades: K-9
| 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
3940 Karl Rd
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Columbus, OH 43224
(614) 365-5996
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
7160 Susannah Dr
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
(614) 498-0079
Grades: K-5
| 122 students
35 Midland Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 324-1492
Grades: K-7
| 176 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Columbus Collegiate Academy - West (Closed 2023)
Charter School
300 Dana Ave
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Columbus, OH 43223
(614) 545-9570
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
290 Brevoort Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
Columbus, OH 43214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Franklin County, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Cornerstone Academy Community School and Arts & College Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Franklin County?
78 public charter schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public charter schools minority enrollment is 78% 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 Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Franklin County include: Focus Learning Academy Of Southeastern Columbus vs. Arts & College Preparatory Academy, Summit Academy Transition High School-columbus vs. Oakstone Community School, South Scioto Academy vs. A+ Arts Academy
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