For the 2026 school year, there are 11 online public elementary schools serving 29,924 students in Ohio.
Ohio online public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
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Best Online Public Elementary Schools in Ohio (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quaker Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Ste 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Auglaize County Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 Dearbaugh Ave Ste 3
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
(419) 738-4572
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E. Wilson Bridge Rd
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Columbus, OH 43085
(513) 234-4900
Gr: K-12 | 5,305 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Ohio Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1690 Woodlands Dr Ste 100
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 482-0948
Maumee, OH 43537
(419) 482-0948
Gr: K-12 | 13,997 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
The Unlimited Classroom Dba Valley Virtual Remote Learning A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7320 N Palmyra Rd
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-8755
Canfield, OH 44406
(330) 533-8755
Gr: 6-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Quaker Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Mill Ave Se Suite 901
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 364-0618
Gr: K-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Treca Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Main St
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Gr: K-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
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 | 6,486 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Goal Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 W 4th St Ste 400
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Mansfield, OH 44906
(877) 659-1900
Gr: K-12 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
3650 Olentangy River Rd Ste 43
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1288
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 368-1288
Gr: PK-12
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public elementary schools are offered in Ohio?
11 online public elementary schools are available for Ohio students.
What is the racial composition of online public elementary schools students in Ohio?
Ohio online public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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