Arts & College Preparatory Academy vs Shady Lane Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arts & College Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter high · Grades 7–12
473 students
Shady Lane Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Arts & College Preparatory Academy Columbus, Ohio | Shady Lane Elementary School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 802 | #1500 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3307 of 16,910 | #40678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 26.6).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 41%).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.2).
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 382.
- •Arts & College Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Shady Lane Elementary School 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 Arts & College Preparatory Academy better than Shady Lane Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Arts & College Preparatory Academy ranks higher (69.9 vs 26.6 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 Arts & College Preparatory Academy and Shady Lane Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy: 473. Shady Lane Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arts & College Preparatory Academy and Shady Lane Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Arts & College Preparatory Academy is 200th of 802 and Shady Lane Elementary School is 1500th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).