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U.S. News & World Report: Emerson Academy Ranks in Top 10 for Best Charter Middle Schools in Ohio

Emerson Academy was ranked eighth on the Best Charter Middle Schools in Ohio list, according to U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 school rankings.

Emerson Academy, which has outperformed the local district for 16 years, was praised for its middle school math and reading performance. The school performed well above expectations in the middle school reading and math categories.

This marks the fourth year of the U.S. News & World Report ranking elementary and middle schools. The organization has provided go-to resources for parents and students at the high school and college levels for years.

Rankings were determined by analyzing math and reading proficiency, state assessments and how schools performed compared to expectations. Read more about the ranking’s methodology on the U.S. News website.

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About Emerson Academy
Emerson Academy of Dayton is a tuition-free, public charter school in Dayton, Ohio, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. It is part of the National Heritage Academies network, which includes more than 100 tuition-free, public charter schools serving more than 65,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade across nine states. For more information, visit nhaschools.com.

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