Assessment Requirements in Ohio
Under Ohio’s most common pathway (Home Education Notification), standardized testing is not required. However, the Chartered Nonpublic School pathway does have assessment requirements. Details for that pathway are shown below.
What’s required
Ohio requires homeschooled students to complete a other approved method.
Results must be submitted to Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
What happens if your child doesn’t meet the minimum
Ohio hasn’t defined a specific remediation process for students who score below the minimum. If your child’s scores fall short, we recommend reaching out to your local school district to understand what steps, if any, they expect. In most cases, this is a conversation, not a confrontation.
Alternatives to standardized testing
This pathway does not use standardized testing. See your full state guide for details on how assessment works.
Multiple pathways, different requirements
Ohio offers 3 pathways to homeschool, and they don’t all have the same assessment requirements. Here’s a quick comparison:
- Home Education Notification: no assessment required
- Chartered Nonpublic School: assessment required (other approved method)
- Non-Chartered Non-Tax-Supported School ("08 School"): no assessment required
Our wizard will help you pick the pathway that’s the best fit for your family’s situation.
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