For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public charter schools serving 2,566 students in Summit County, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH are Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Akron Career Tech High School and Imagine Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 Summit County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1651 Massillon Rd
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Akron, OH 44312
(234) 718-2626
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Akron Career Tech High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1115 S Main St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 888-6050
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Imagine Leadership Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Grades: 1-6
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Schnee Learning Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2222 Issaquah St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 922-1966
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 922-1966
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Edge Academy The
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
92 N Union St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 535-4581
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy Secondary - Akron
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
464 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 434-2343
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy Akron Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2503 Leland Ave
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 253-7441
Akron, OH 44312
(330) 253-7441
Grades: K-5
| 103 students
Rank: #88.
Akros Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
265 Park St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704
Grades: 6-10
| 141 students
Rank: #99.
Akron Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Market St Ste 3360
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 247-6232
Grades: K-8
| 344 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eagle Elementary Of Akron
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 773-1100
Grades: K-5
| 104 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Main Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 738-1925
Akron, OH 44301
(234) 738-1925
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Towpath Trail High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Akron, OH 44303
(234) 542-0102
Grades: 9-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1313.
Summit Academy Akron Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
464 S Hawkins Ave Ste 100
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 252-1510
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 252-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #1414.
Cascade Career Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1458 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-5990
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #1515.
Middlebury Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
88 Kent St
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 752-2766
Grades: K-8
| 145 students
Rank: #1616.
Case Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 S Arlington St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 394-0485
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 394-0485
Grades: K-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1717.
Steel Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Creighton Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-1383
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 633-1383
Grades: 6-12
| 153 students
Rank: n/an/a
Imagine Akron Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
2405 Romig Rd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 753-1000
Grades: K
| 42 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Vocational Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
147 Park St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 253-5142
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Academy Of Excellence, The (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1015 S Hawkins Ave
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44320
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron Community School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1585 Frederick Blvd
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 836-6370
Grades: 1-6
| 25 students
Akron Digital Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
133 Merriman Rd
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 237-2232
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
77 W Thornton St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 761-1705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Akron School Practical Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
619 Sumner St
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Akron, OH 44311
(330) 376-4129
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
512 W Hopocan Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4255
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-1227
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Beacon Hill Middle/high Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
275 W Market St
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Akron, OH 44303
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1333 Betana Ave
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 761-1655
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Bridges Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
888 Jonathan Ave
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 794-4191
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Brown Street Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1035 Clay St
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Akron, OH 44301
(330) 785-0180
Grades: K-8
| 133 students
123 S Forge St
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Akron, OH 44308
(330) 761-1605
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Colonial Prep Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2199 5th St Sw
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Akron, OH 44314
(330) 752-2792
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
3797 Ridgewood Rd
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Akron, OH 44321
(330) 664-4800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3185 Daisy Ave
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-7649
Grades: PK-2
| 352 students
Coventry Digital Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-8489
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3257 Cormany Rd
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2232
Grades: 8-9
| 436 students
235 Smith St
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Akron, OH 44303
(330) 761-1615
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Cuyahoga Falls Pract. Nursing (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
2300 4th St
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330) 926-3800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
181 Strecker Dr
Tallmadge, OH 44278
(330) 633-3291
Tallmadge, OH 44278
(330) 633-3291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
633 Brady Ave
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Barberton, OH 44203
(330) 848-4264
Grades: PK
| 274 students
731 Dunbar Rd
Tallmadge, OH 44278
(330) 633-4515
Tallmadge, OH 44278
(330) 633-4515
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
East Cleveland Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2311 W Market St Ste 1c
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 865-4774
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1532 Peckham St
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
1135 Portage Lakes Dr
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 644-2281
Grades: 3-5
| 437 students
1160 Winhurst Dr
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Akron, OH 44313
(330) 873-3365
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evening (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
985 Gorge Blvd
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Akron, OH 44310
(330) 253-6210
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Foundation Academy Of Akron (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1226 Temple Trl
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Foundation Academy Of Canton (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1226 Temple Trl
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Foundation Academy Of Cleveland (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1226 Temple Trl
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Stow, OH 44224
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Gain Productive Skills Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
335 South Main St
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Akron, OH 44308
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
700 Lafollette St
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 773-6689
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
49 North Martha Ave
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 794-4135
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6125 Kungle Rd
Clinton, OH 44216
(330) 825-2677
Clinton, OH 44216
(330) 825-2677
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in Summit County, OH include Greater Summit County Early Learning Center, Akron Career Tech High School and Imagine Leadership Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Summit County?
18 public charter schools are located in Summit County.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit County?
Summit County public charter schools minority enrollment is 77% 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 Summit County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Summit County include: Edge Academy The vs. Greater Summit County Early Learning Center
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