Cleveland Preparatory Academy vs Thoreau Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Preparatory Academy
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
107 students
Thoreau Park Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
483 students
| Measure | Cleveland Preparatory Academy Cleveland, Ohio | Thoreau Park Elementary School Parma, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 1,713 | #919 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #47167 of 50,301 | #15078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 107 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 107 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 72% |
| city | Cleveland | Parma |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 15.9).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 12%).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Cleveland Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 17.9).
- •Thoreau Park Elementary School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 107.
- •Cleveland Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Thoreau Park 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 Cleveland Preparatory Academy better than Thoreau Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thoreau Park Elementary School ranks higher (64.6 vs 15.9 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 Cleveland Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Park Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cleveland and Parma in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy: 107. Thoreau Park Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Park Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Cleveland Preparatory Academy is 1623rd of 1,713 and Thoreau Park Elementary School is 919th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).