For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 474 students in 43203, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43203, OH are Valor Academy Inc. and The Academy For Urban Scholars. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 43203 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 43203, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 43203, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valor Academy Inc.
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1330 Atcheson Street
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 610-4544
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 610-4544
Gr: 4-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 99:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1808 E Broad St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 545-9890
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
43203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1255 Leonard Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 297-1288
Gr: K-9 | 29 students
Clearbrook Middle School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
31 North 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6085
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
867 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 258-2300
Gr: PK
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 291-0235
Gr: K-5 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
720 Mount Vernon Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 252-3630
Gr: K-6
474 N Monroe Ave
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 365-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
United Preparatory Academy East (Closed 2023)
Charter School
31 N 17th St
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Columbus, OH 43203
(614) 586-1228
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 43203, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43203, OH include Valor Academy Inc. and The Academy For Urban Scholars.
How many public charter schools are located in 43203?
2 public charter schools are located in 43203.
What is the racial composition of students in 43203?
43203 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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