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Best Education Companies in Ohio, United States

The 170 best Education companies in Ohio, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Cdcheadstart.

170companies tracked
$253.9Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
22have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · EDUCATION × OHIO

Our analysis of 96 Education companies

$11.9b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

96companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2000median founding year
66median Fliar Index™
68kcombined LinkedIn audience
76%of audience held by top 3
3companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Education companies in Ohio

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesFoundedTech stackWeb popularityRecent signals
1Cdcheadstart
Provider of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services
$217M163 mo ago2151985WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+12Top 10M—
2Breakthrough Public Schools
Network of tuition-free, public charter schools providing kindergarten through eighth grade
$8M176 mo ago5032010WordPressMySQLPHP+36Top 5M3 job openings
3EpicQuest Education Group
Provider of education solutions for college and university programs
72Growth top 15%News top 26%Funding top 29%Fin. health top 43%
All 7 signals ▾
Growthtop 15%
Newstop 26%
Fundingtop 29%
Fin. healthtop 43%
Talentbottom 49%
Marketbottom 47%
Globalbottom 30%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 8 BI events in 12 mo (of 12 tracked, 3 types) · +700% YoY
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 72/100
$6M1 mo ago582013——1 partnership
4MRI Online
Provider of online radiology continuing medical education and fellowship programs
$4M58 mo ago322019WordPressNode.jsPHP+43Top 1M—
5Hilliard Schools
Operates K-12 school
$2M205 mo ago1,4292002WordPressMySQLPHP+21Top 1M—
6Northwest State
Provider of higher education offering associate degrees, certificates, and training
$2M170 mo ago8302004WordPressMySQLPHP+16Top 500k—
7Dublin City Schools
Public school district providing education, extracurricular activities, and support services
$2M24 mo ago1,6932000Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+25Top 1M3 job openings
8Fairfield City Schools
Provider of comprehensive K-12 public education services
$2M11 mo ago4762001Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365DreamWeaver+9Top 5M—
9Youngstown City School District
Provider of education for students
$2M238 mo ago6062003Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+13Top 500k1 award
10Full Fathom Five
Developer of educational books, television shows, films, and video games
$1M157 mo ago—2010———
11Hamilton City Schools
Provider of education for elementary, middle, and high school students
$1M190 mo ago1,2162003Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+22Top 5M—
12VBC School District
Vandalia-Butler City Schools: Educating and empowering students for lifelong success
$1M122 mo ago2532010CodeMirrorFirebaseJava+21Top 5M—
13Kent City School District
Operator of educational institutions providing academic instruction and student development
$881K188 mo ago3402004Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceNode.js+13Top 500k—
14Nr
Provider of associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs
$800K215 mo ago2882002Master SliderApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+14Top 1M—
15Tiesteach
The Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM, designs and engineers statewide system of STEM education…
$642K85 mo ago442002WordPressMySQLPHP+26Top 50M—
16Lakeland Community College
College offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$585K159 mo ago2,1042002Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Java+19Top 1M—
17Capital University
University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$581K108 mo ago4511992SIDEARM SportsHCL CommerceJava+34Top 1M—
18Kids Read Now
Provider of summer reading program for K-12 students
$325K84 mo ago272010WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+24Top 500k—
19Sweet Kiddles
Pre-school and child-care center
$131K167 mo ago1142012WordPressMySQLPHP+20Top 10M—
20MoxieGirl
Provider of mental health based training services
$100K68 mo ago222019———

Top 12 Education companies in Ohio

#1
Public · Middletown, Ohio · founded 2013 · 58 employees
$6Mraised
▾

Provider of education solutions for college and university programs. It offers services to domestic and international students seeking higher education opportunities. The company facilitates access to programs in various countries. It also has partnerships with established educational institutions, providing pathways for students to pursue academic degrees. The services include English language programs and career training.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 72how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 15%
News
top 26%
Funding
top 29%
Fin. health
top 43%
Talent
bottom 49%
Market
bottom 47%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
News: 8 BI events in 12 mo (of 12 tracked, 3 types) · +700% YoY · 1 high-value events (IPO/M&A/funding/contracts) in 12 mo
Funding: Raised $6.0M across 1 rounds · 1 rounds over 1 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Post IPO (May 2026)
Audience (LinkedIn): 120 LinkedIn followers
Activity (LinkedIn): 4 partnerships (incl. Veritas Global Uni (Pvt) Ltd.) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • May 2026Post IPO$6M
Founders & team
Zhang JianboCEO
#2
Funding Raised · Fairfield, Ohio · founded 2001 · 476 employees
$1.7Mraised
▾

Provider of comprehensive K-12 public education services. These services encompass a wide range of academic and support programs designed to meet the diverse needs of students. The curriculum includes instruction in core subjects, as well as extracurricular activities and specialized learning opportunities. Support services may include counseling, health services, and other resources to help students succeed. The goal is to provide a high-quality educational experience for all students.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$250K
  • Jan 2025Grant (prize money)$200K
  • Sep 2012Grant (prize money)$625K
  • Sep 2008Grant (prize money)$625K
Investors
HHS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBabelCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsDreamweaver
#3
Funding Raised · Columbus, Ohio · founded 1985 · 215 employees
$217.3Mraised
▾

Provider of comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, encompassing education, health, nutrition, and family engagement initiatives. Services include Early Head Start and Head Start programs, along with additional comprehensive support for families. The organization aims to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond while equipping families with resources for overall success. Enrollment is available for eligible children.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2012Grant (prize money)$106.9M
  • Nov 2009Grant (prize money)$2.2M
  • Jun 2009Grant (prize money)$1.3M
  • Oct 2006Grant (prize money)$106.9M
Investors
HHS
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerApple Icloud MailBeaver BuilderFont AwesomeGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font Api
#4
Funding Raised · Dublin, Ohio · founded 2000 · 1693 employees
$2.4Mraised
▾

Public school district providing education, extracurricular activities, and support services. The district offers education for students in preschool through high school, including specialized programs. It facilitates student development through athletics, clubs, and other extracurriculars. The district also provides student services such as health clinics, special education, and mental health support.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers — 9.5% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 8 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum -1 · hiring: Principal, Custodian
Funding rounds
  • 2024Grant (prize money)$400K
  • 2023Grant (prize money)$450K
  • 2022Grant (prize money)$700K
  • 2021Grant (prize money)$500K
Investors
HRSA, ED
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAudioeyeBackbone.JsBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Browser Insights
#5
Series A · Cincinnati, Ohio · founded 2019 · 32 employees
$4Mraised
▾

Provider of online radiology continuing medical education and fellowship programs. It offers case-based learning through video lectures, expert case reviews, and interactive practice cases. The programs cover various subspecialties and modalities, allowing radiologists to enhance their skills and knowledge in specific areas. Continuing medical education (CME) courses are available to fulfill state requirements. Fellowship certificate programs provide structured training in subspecialty areas. Additional resources include free live lectures and weekly cases.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2021Series A$4M
#6
Funding Raised · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2010 · 503 employees
$8.1Mraised
▾

Network of tuition-free, public charter schools providing kindergarten through eighth grade. It offers scholars an immersive curriculum taught with active learning. The network provides resources for families, alumni, and career opportunities. The organization supports alumni with high school and college readiness resources, networking, and events.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers — 8.0% of this cohort's audience
Hiring: 3 hiring posts in 12 mo (public) · momentum +3 · hiring: Special Projects Manager, Office of the CEO, Middle School Math Teacher
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$8.1M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAdrollAdroll Cmp SystemAnimate.CssBeaver BuilderBootstrap
#7
Funding Raised · Hilliard, Ohio · founded 2002 · 1429 employees
$2.5Mraised
▾

The Hilliard City Schools is a school system centered around the students and the work provided to them.\r\n\r\nIn concert with family and community, the Hilliard City School District will empower all graduates to thrive in the 21st century.\r\n\r\nHilliard City Schools prides itself on its wide range of academic offerings. The curriculum at every level, grades pre-K-12, offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of content areas, from the core subjects to an array of electives. A diverse and caring learning environment supports all content areas, as we strive to meet each child’s individual learning and developmental needs to ensure every student is academically challenged and s

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2009Grant (prize money)$1.2M
  • Sep 2006Grant (prize money)$1.2M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
BricksGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle WorkspaceGtranslateHsts
#8
Funding Raised · Archbold, Ohio · founded 2004 · 830 employees
$2.4Mraised
▾

Provider of higher education offering associate degrees, certificates, and training. The college delivers academic programs in arts and sciences, business and public services, nursing and allied health, STEM, and industrial technologies. Non-credit courses are available through custom training solutions. The institution provides transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2012Grant (prize money)$2.4M
  • Feb 2010Grant (prize money)—
Investors
Imls, US Department of Labor
Tech stack
Adobe Audience ManagerAmazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesBootstrapCkeditorCore-Js
#9
Funding Raised · Youngstown, Ohio · founded 2003 · 606 employees
$1.6Mraised
▾

Youngstown City School District focuses on integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics to cultivate a lifelong passion for learning among students. They aim to prepare students for success by providing quality education in Ohio.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 902 LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jul 2006Grant (prize money)$1.6M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCore-JsGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Font ApiGoogle Hosted LibrariesGoogle Workspace
#10
Funding Raised · Hamilton, Ohio · founded 2003 · 1216 employees
$1.3Mraised
▾

Provider of education for elementary, middle, and high school students. It manages various schools, including elementary, middle, and high schools. The organization focuses on providing academic programs, extracurricular activities, and resources for students, parents, and staff. It also oversees aspects such as curriculum development, student services, and school operations.

Funding rounds
  • Aug 2010Grant (prize money)$1M
  • Jul 2008Grant (prize money)$342K
Investors
ED
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBackbone.JsCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser Insights
#11
Seed · Cleveland, Ohio · founded 2010
$1.4Mraised
▾

Developer of educational books, television shows, films, and video games

Funding rounds
  • May 2013Seed$1.4M
Founders & team
James FreyFounder & CEO
#12
Funding Raised · Vandalia, Ohio · founded 2010 · 253 employees
$1Mraised
▾

Vandalia-Butler City Schools: Educating and empowering students for lifelong success. This district provides comprehensive education across multiple schools, from early learning to high school. They focus on academic content standards, student services, and special education. The district offers resources for parents and students, including enrollment information, calendars, health and safety guidelines, and access to important platforms. They emphasize community involvement, offering volunteering opportunities and partnerships. The district is committed to student well-being, providing breakfast and lunch menus, transportation, and safety measures. They utilize technology to enhance learning and offer various departments to support education, including curriculum development, human resources, and technology services. The district aims to empower students with capabilities, resiliency, and resources for life.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2016Grant (prize money)$826.8K
  • Jun 2011Grant (prize money)$200K
Investors
HHS
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsCodemirrorFirebase

Funding & investor landscape

$253.9Mtotal disclosed funding
22companies funded
43disclosed rounds
1rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
ED15 rounds
HHS9 rounds
HRSA6 rounds
National Science Foundation5 rounds
Military Health4 rounds
United States Department of Agriculture4 rounds
J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute2 rounds
NASA2 rounds
NRC2 rounds
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration2 rounds

Notable founders

Zhang Jianbo
CEO · EpicQuest Education Group
James Frey
Founder & CEO · Full Fathom Five
Barb Lurie
Co-Founder · Kids Read Now
Leib Lurie
Co-Founder & CEO · Kids Read Now
Lydia Henshaw
Founder & CEO · MoxieGirl
Andrea Kimmel
Founder & CEO · Sweet Kiddles
Erika Woodrum
Co-Founder · ​SeeLife
John Warner
CEO · The Ohio State University
John Weaver
Owner · Muskingum University
Michael Moloney
CEO · Aip
Daniel DiBiasio
President · ONU
Jack Calareso
CEO & President · Ohio Dominican University
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 7,777,386 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Education coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN OHIO · Consumer & Industrial

How research on Edtech in Ohio is moving

A read on the academic research around Edtech in Ohio — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 52 papers.

Ohio State University and Ohio University lead Ohio's edtech research, focusing optimistically on online/blended learning and innovative teaching methods, with recent growth outpacing concerns.

52 papers · stance +0.23 · 4% breakthrough · 38% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • The Ohio State University32
  • Ohio University17
  • Ohio Department of Education9
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University1
  • Ohio Dominican University1
leading researchers
Kui Xie · Florence Martin · Ana‐Paula Correia · Dongho Kim · Frank Oppong · Jeongwon Lee
prism intelligence · tone & topics
100% positive · 0% critical tone
EducationBusinessArtificial IntelligenceCareer DevelopmentHealthcareOnline Learning
▲ Breakthroughs2 · 4%
▲ 0%→5% share
1 median citations100% since 2021mostly methods-led
Intelligent tutoring system research is emerging — TUTOR and Java-based ITS topics newly entering Ohio Edtech from a 0% field-share base.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • TUTOR1
  • Java1
  • Intelligent tutoring system1
  • Programming by demonstration1
  • Computer programming1
Landmark Determining mobile learning acceptance outside the classroom: an integrated acceptance model · 2 cites
◆ Advancements26 · 50%
▲ 0%→54% share
0 median citations81% since 2021mostly empirical
Transformative learning and Active learning research newly emerged with 4 papers each, while Educational technology output quadrupled from 2 to 9.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Educational technology2→9
  • Mathematics education1→3
Newly emergingTransformative learning 0→4 · Active learning (machine learning) 0→4 · Professional development 0→4
Landmark The Flipped Classroom in Medical Education: Engaging Students to Build Competency · 133 cites
▼ Concerns17 · 33%
▼ 100%→26% share
▼0.3× share momentum27 median citations65% since 2021mostly empirical
Curriculum and Professional development concerns are newly emerging, while Educational technology concern papers rose from 3 to 4.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Educational technology3→4
Newly emergingProfessional development 0→3 · Curriculum 0→3
Landmark Tweeting for learning: A critical analysis of research on microblogging in education published in 2008–2011 · 363 cites

Common questions

How many Education companies are there in Ohio, United States?
Radar tracks 170 indexable Education companies headquartered in Ohio, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Education companies in Ohio, United States?
The Education companies in Ohio, United States on this list have raised a combined $253.9M in disclosed equity funding across 22 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Education company in Ohio, United States?
Cdcheadstart is the highest-funded Education company in Ohio, United States, with $217.3M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Education companies in Ohio, United States are funded?
22 of the 170 Education companies in Ohio, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Education unicorns are there in Ohio, United States?
None of the Education companies in Ohio, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Ohio, United States Education companies?
The most active investors in Ohio, United States Education companies on this list include ED, HHS, HRSA, National Science Foundation, Military Health.
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