For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 8,270 students in 44131, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH are Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 44131 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 44131, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 44131, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20566 Albion Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 471-4982
Gr: K-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Alternative Education Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 509-3099
Gr: K-12 | 6,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Online Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 539-8865
Gr: 9-12 | 1,255 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Pathfinder Career Academy Of Ohio
Charter School
4 Summit Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Independence, OH 44131
(866) 531-6035
Gr: 6-11 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 44131, OH include Albert Einstein Academy For Letters Arts And Sciences-ohio and Alternative Education Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 44131?
4 public charter schools are located in 44131.
What is the racial composition of students in 44131?
44131 public charter schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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