For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 532 students in 43205, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43205, OH are Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy and A+ Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 43205 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 43205, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 43205, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
A+ Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 725-1305
Gr: K-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
43205, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 252-4441
Gr: 6-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1555 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 564-9444
Gr: K-3 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1414 Gault St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 300-3685
Gr: K-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Columbus Collegiate Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 299-5284
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1418 East Broad St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 372-2401
Gr: 6-9 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
43 South Douglass St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6087
Gr: K-5
1395 Fair Ave
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6107
Gr: PK-5
1469 E Main St
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6122
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 43205, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 43205, OH include Capital Collegiate Preparatory Academy and A+ Arts Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 43205?
2 public charter schools are located in 43205.
What is the racial composition of students in 43205?
43205 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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