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Best Cleveland Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 64 public charter schools serving 17,603 students in Cleveland, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Cleveland, OH are Menlo Park Academy, Global Village Academy and Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School. 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 26% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Cleveland, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Menlo Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2149 W 53rd St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(440) 925-6365
Gr: K-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Global Village Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5720 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 767-5956
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-0271
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Near West Intergenerational School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3805 Terrett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 961-4308
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Southern Cleveland Drop Back Indba Innovative Career Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3845 E 131st St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 259-9009
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Flex High School Cleveland
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5222 Wilson Mills Rd
Cleveland, OH 44143
(216) 625-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Promise Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 E 13th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 443-0500
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Global Ambassadors Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13442 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 315-7942
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Intergenerational School The
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11327 Shaker Blvd Ste 200 E.
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 721-0120
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1010.
Huber Heights Preparatory Academy Dba Parma Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12925 Corporate Dr
Cleveland, OH 44130
(216) 750-1205
Gr: K-3 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10701 Shaker Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Gr: K-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Broadway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5004 Glazier Ave
Cleveland, OH 44127
(216) 271-7747
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Constellation Schools Parma Community
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 Day Dr Fl 1st
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 888-5490
Gr: K-12 | 1,259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Constellation Schools Westpark Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
16210 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 251-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Northwest School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1441 W 116th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 226-6800
Gr: K-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1717.
Steam Academy Of Warrensville Heights
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 Richmond Rd Ste 3000
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 595-2866
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Gr: K-4 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1919.
Orchard Park Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14440 Triskett Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(440) 340-3202
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2020.
Horizon Science Academy-cleveland Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6100 S Marginal Rd
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 432-9940
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Village Preparatory School Cliffs
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 E 36th St
Cleveland, OH 44114
(216) 456-2070
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Village Preparatory School Willard
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9401 Willard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 586-3892
Gr: K-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Constellation Schools Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4430 State Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 661-7888
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lake Erie College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14405 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 453-4556
Gr: K-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2280 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 965-0580
Gr: K-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Bella Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
19114 Bella Dr
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 481-1500
Gr: K-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 741-2991
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Constellation Schools Eastside Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Lansing Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 441-9830
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2929.
Citizens Academy Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15700 Lotus Dr
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 586-3887
Gr: K-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #3030.
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12000 Harvard Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 283-5100
Gr: K-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3131.
Horizon Science Academy-denison Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Denison Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 739-9911
Gr: K-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Stepstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3328 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115
(440) 260-6400
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3333.
Constellation Schools Puritas Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17720 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 688-0680
Gr: 5-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #3434.
Innovation Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13111 Crossburn Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 772-1340
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3535.
Green Inspiration Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Galaxy Pkwy Ste L
Cleveland, OH 44128
(216) 378-9573
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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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, Global Village Academy and Constellation Schools Westpark Community Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in Cleveland?
65 public charter schools are located in Cleveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public charter schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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