Lorain Preparatory Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lorain, Ohio 44053 · Lorain Preparatory Academy
#1379 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#34198 of 50,301 nationally
About Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a charter elementary located in Lorain, in the Lorain Preparatory Academy school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 416 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1379th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (43th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 416.
There are 26 schools in Lorain; Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks 16th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lorain Preparatory Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lorain Preparatory Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Toni Wofford Morrison ES
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students · 470 m away
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 1.7 km away
Lorain High School
Lorain · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,773 students · 1.8 km away
New Beginnings
Lorain · Public high · Grades 10–12
125 students · 1.8 km away
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Lorain · Charter other · Grades K–12
839 students · 2.1 km away
General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 2.3 km away
Washington Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 2.4 km away
Durling Middle School
Lorain · Public middle · Grades 5–8
448 students · 3.0 km away
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students · 3.1 km away
Hawthorne Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students · 3.1 km away
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Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
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439 students
Madison Avenue School of Arts
Toledo · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
392 students
Cesar Chavez College Preparatory School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lorain Preparatory Academy a good school?
Lorain Preparatory Academy has a Success Index (US) of 36.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1379 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lorain Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Lorain Preparatory Academy ranks #1379 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #34198 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lorain Preparatory Academy?
Lorain Preparatory Academy had 416 students in 2025.
Is Lorain Preparatory Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Lorain Preparatory Academy is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Lorain Preparatory Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lorain Preparatory Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.