For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,270 students in 43204, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43204, OH are Columbus Preparatory Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 43204 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 43204, OH 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 Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 43204, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3330 Chippewa St
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 275-3600
Gr: K-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Great Western Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Wilson Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 276-1028
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1258 Demorest Rd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 318-0606
Gr: K-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Zenith Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3385 South Blvd
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 272-6300
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Sullivant Avenue Community School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3435 Sullivant Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 308-5991
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 308-5991
Gr: K-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
43204, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3042 Mckinley Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 995-1985
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1122 N Hague Ave
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Columbus, OH 43204
(614) 801-8275
Gr: K-4 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 43204, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43204, OH include Columbus Preparatory Academy, Great Western Academy and Columbus Preparatory And Fitness Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 43204?
5 public charter schools are located in 43204.
What is the racial composition of students in 43204?
43204 public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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