Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School vs South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
249 students
| Measure | Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School Columbus, Ohio | South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1253 of 1,713 | #1407 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #26947 of 50,301 | #35815 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 326 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 34.2).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.2).
- •Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 249.
- •Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is a public school while South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield 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 Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School better than South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
On the Success Index (US), Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 34.2 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 Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School: 326. South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield rank in Ohio?
Cedarwood Alternative Elementary School is 1253rd of 1,713 and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at Southfield is 1407th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).