5 Major K-12 Education Systems in Ohio
Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Religious/Parochial Schools, Homeschool
Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Religious/Parochial Schools, Homeschool
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Public Schools Public schools are tuition-free schools located in community where the student resides. All children of school age in Ohio are entitled to attend the public schools of the district of their school residence. 90% of Ohio students attend public schools. Public schools are funded by federal, state, and local taxes. |
Community (Charter) Schools These are nonprofit, nonreligious, tuition-free public schools available to Ohio residents. Community schools are independent of traditional public school districts and can be in a physical building or online. Enrollment does not require permission from the home school district. Community schools are funded with state and federal funds. |
Chartered Nonpublic (Private) Schools These are tuition-based, private schools that hold a valid charter issued by the State Board of Education. Ohio provides voucher funding for eligible students. These schools maintain compliance with Ohio Operating Standards and are eligible for student transportation services. Private schools are funded |
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Non-Chartered, Non-Tax Supported Schools (Parochial/Religious) These schools are tuition-based schools that choose not to be chartered by the State Board of Education because of truly held religious beliefs. Parochial/religious schools are not funded with state and local taxes. |
Homeschooling This is a tuition-free option for families who choose to educate their student and select curriculum and course of study. Families must notify their school district superintendent and meet state requirements to home school. Students are excused from compulsory attendance. Homeschooling is not funded by the state. However, families receive tax credits and students are eligible for CCP, ACE, and EdChoice vouchers. |
More at Ohio Department of Education