Barrington Road Elementary School vs Columbus Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrington Road Elementary School
Upper Arlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
800 students
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter other · Grades K–12
797 students
| Measure | Barrington Road Elementary School Upper Arlington, Ohio | Columbus Preparatory Academy Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #22 of 1,713 | – |
| National rank | #1025 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 800 | 797 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 797 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 98% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 97% |
| city | Upper Arlington | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (97% vs 91%).
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 93%).
- •Barrington Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 20.4).
- •Barrington Road Elementary School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 797.
- •Barrington Road Elementary School is a public school while Columbus Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Barrington Road Elementary School better than Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barrington Road Elementary School and Columbus Preparatory Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Upper Arlington and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrington Road Elementary School: 800. Columbus Preparatory Academy: 797. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrington Road Elementary School and Columbus Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Barrington Road Elementary School is 22nd of 1,713 and Columbus Preparatory Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).