Columbus Preparatory Academy vs Great Western Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Charter other · Grades K–12
797 students
Great Western Academy
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
694 students
| Measure | Columbus Preparatory Academy Columbus, Ohio | Great Western Academy Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1502 of 1,713 |
| National rank | – | #40766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 797 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 98% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 97% | 32% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (97% vs 32%).
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (98% vs 36%).
- •Great Western Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 20.4).
- •Columbus Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 797 students compared with 694.
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 Columbus Preparatory Academy better than Great Western 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 Columbus Preparatory Academy and Great Western Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Preparatory Academy: 797. Great Western Academy: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Preparatory Academy and Great Western Academy rank in Ohio?
Columbus Preparatory Academy is unranked and Great Western Academy is 1502nd of 1,713 among other schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).