Lafayette Preparatory Academy vs McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 655 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lafayette Preparatory Academy
St. Louis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.
ST Louis · Public high · Grades 6–12
610 students
| Measure | Lafayette Preparatory Academy St. Louis, Missouri | McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 1,159 | #123 of 497 |
| National rank | #16258 of 50,301 | #5462 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 414 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| city | St. Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 61.4).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on math proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 100%).
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is the larger school with 610 students compared with 414.
- •Lafayette Preparatory Academy is a charter school while McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Preparatory Academy better than McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
On the Success Index (US), Lafayette Preparatory Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 61.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lafayette Preparatory Academy and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.?
About 655 m in a straight line, between St. Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy: 414. McKinley Class. Leadership Ac.: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lafayette Preparatory Academy and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. rank in Missouri?
Lafayette Preparatory Academy is 383rd of 1,159 and McKinley Class. Leadership Ac. is 123rd of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).