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Best Hamilton County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public charter schools serving 9,030 students in Hamilton County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, OH are T.c.p. World Academy, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science and Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Hamilton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Gr: K-7 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Salvia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Regeneration Bond Hill
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5158 Fishwick Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 216-9310
Gr: K-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Alliance Academy Of Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1712 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Gr: K-8 | 350 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Gr: K-12 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Orion Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1798 Queen City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 251-6000
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Mt. Healthy Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7601 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 587-6280
Gr: K-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4750 Winton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 541-2276
Gr: K-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
244 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 975-3391
Gr: K-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Laidlaw Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 242-0099
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1212.
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5098 Glencrossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3280 River Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 921-7777
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Cincinnati Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3729 Harding Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 471-7323
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1515.
Cincinnati Achievement Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Little Flower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 975-4946
Gr: K-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Regeneration Schools Avondale Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3595 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Gr: K-4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1660 Sternblock Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 321-0561
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Dampe Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2615 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Challengeu Ohio Community School
Charter School
4030 Smith Rd Ste 200
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(833) 565-0745
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 95:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Cincinnati Classical Academy
Charter School
175 Siebenthaler Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-0285
Gr: K-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc
Charter School
1011 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 417-4794
Gr: K-9 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Regeneration Middle School
Charter School
3595 Washington Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 351-5801
Gr: 5-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hamilton County, OH include T.c.p. World Academy, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science and Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati.
How many public charter schools are located in Hamilton County?
26 public charter schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public charter schools minority enrollment is 89% 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 Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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