For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 301 students in 45801, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH are Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 45801 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 45801, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 45801, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heir Force Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 W Grand Ave
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 228-9241
Gr: K-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
West Central Learning Academy Ii
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 W North St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 227-9252
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
45801, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen County Schools Alternative Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
345 S Elizabeth St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 224-6492
650 E Edwards St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2310
Gr: PK-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
515 W Elm St
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 998-2320
Gr: PK-4 | 193 students Minority enrollment: 66%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1 Spartan Way
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Lima, OH 45801
(419) 996-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45801, OH include Heir Force Community School and West Central Learning Academy Ii.
How many public charter schools are located in 45801?
2 public charter schools are located in 45801.
What is the racial composition of students in 45801?
45801 public charter schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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