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For Hinckley parents who've started wondering if there's something better. Your child isn't behind because they're not smart enough. They're behind because the school they're in isn't teaching them at the level they need. The school is a public charter in Hinckley, Ohio, serving kindergarten through 6th grade. Ohio rates it 4.5 stars overall, 5 stars in Achievement, 5 stars in Early Literacy, and ranks it #1 among all Ohio charter schools and #4 among all Ohio schools.

Ohio ranked Hinckley Prep the #1 charter school in the state for 2024-25.
The state gave it 5 stars in Achievement and 5 stars in Early Literacy.
One Hinckley Prep parent says her son's confidence in his own abilities grew tremendously after enrolling.

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It takes about 60 seconds.

Your child's teacher knows their name. And their work.

When there are fewer students in the room, a teacher can see when your child is stuck. Not at test time. On a Tuesday afternoon. That's when the help happens.

Instruction that adjusts to your child. Not the other way around.

Teachers meet every student at the level they're actually at. If your child is behind, they get caught up. If they're ahead, they get pushed. Nobody waits for the slowest student in the room.

Progress tracked and reported. Not guessed.

Your child's growth gets measured every year — not just where they rank. Growth means your child moves forward. Every child, every year.

Your child gets noticed for trying, not just performing.

Every day, your child gets recognized for showing up, doing the work, and pushing through the hard part. Not just at the end of the year. Every day.

#1 Ohio Charter School | 2024-25 School Year
#4 School in All of Ohio | 2024-25 School Year
5-Star Achievement Rating | Ohio Dept. of Education
5-Star Early Literacy Rating | Ohio Dept. of Education

Everything you just read about? It costs nothing.

Personalized instruction — every student taught at the level they're actually at. If your child is ahead, they get pushed. If they're behind, they get caught up. Daily athletics are built into the school day — not as an add-on, but as the engine that drives the confidence and discipline your child carries into every lesson.

Free breakfast and lunch every day.
Free transportation for eligible families.
No tuition.
No fees.
No cost to your family.

Your child has a seat because Ohio funds it, not because you can afford it.

"I can't say enough about the wonderful experience our family has had at Hinckley Prep. The personal attention the students receive is incredible, and it's clear that everyone at the school knows and cares about every student. All the teachers, even those outside my child's class, are actively involved and supportive. As a parent, I appreciate the open communication with the staff. They're always quick to keep me informed and ready to address any concerns. Since attending, my child's confidence in his academic abilities has grown tremendously, and I'm so grateful for the supportive and caring environment at Hinckley Prep."

Erin Troy, parent of a 5th grader

Your child's in school right now. Today counts. Tomorrow counts. Every semester they spend in a school that's not moving them forward is a semester they don't get back.

#1 Charter School in Ohio. #4 in the Entire State