Best Public Charter Schools in Marion County (2026)

Best Marion County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 2,925 students in Marion County, OH.

The top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH are Marion Preparatory Academy, Treca Digital Academy and Buckeye Community School - Marion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marion County, OH public charter schools have an score of 11% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Marion Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

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1001 Mount Vernon Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 914-3050

Gr: K-9 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Rank: #22.

Treca Digital Academy

Charter School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
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107 N Main St
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798

Gr: K-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Buckeye Community School - Marion

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444

Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Baker Middle School (Closed 2005)

400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362

Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 9%

Claridon Elementary School (Closed 2004)

3938 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 389-1613

Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 3%

Colonial Acres Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1565 Amherst Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030

Gr: 4-5 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Edison Middle School (Closed 2005)

871 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716

Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Elgin Digital Academy (Closed 2008)

4616 Larue Prospect Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101

Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%

Elgin West Elementary School (Closed 2014)

350 North High St
La Rue, OH 43332
(740) 499-3277

Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Hickory Grove (Majcf) High School (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

332 Marion-williamsport Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400

Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Marion City Digital Academy (Closed 2018)

360 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417

Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Marion City Schools Preschool At Marie English (Closed 2023)

2387 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378

Gr: PK

Marion City Schools Preschool At Ymca (Closed 2023)

645 Barks Rd E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378

Gr: PK

Mark Street Elementary School (Closed 2005)

412 E Mark St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377

Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Morral Elementary School (Closed 2005)

175 W Neff St
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 465-3511

Gr: PK-2 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 4%

Oak Street Elementary School (Closed 2007)

565 Oak St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929

Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Oakland Elementary School (Closed 2005)

765 Uncapher Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410

Gr: PK-3 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Olney Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2005)

575 Olney Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455

Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Pearl Street Elementary School (Closed 2005)

436 Pearl St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543

Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Pleasant Community Digital (Closed 2020)

1105 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815

Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Pleasant Education Academy (Closed 2023)

1107 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476

Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Ridgedale Community School (Closed 2018)

3103 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065

Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

River Valley Academy (Closed 2010)

197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5451

Gr: 4-12

Rushmore Academy (Closed 2023)

2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043

Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Spartan Digital Academy (Closed 2023)

1101 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479

Gr: K-12

Taft Elementary School (Closed 2005)

1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500

Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 17%

Taft Middle School (Closed 2005)

474 N State St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890

Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Tri-rivers Career Center On Center (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

333 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681

Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH?

The top-ranked public charter schools in Marion County, OH include Marion Preparatory Academy, Treca Digital Academy and Buckeye Community School - Marion.

How many public charter schools are located in Marion County?

3 public charter schools are located in Marion County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?

Marion County public charter schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).