Garfield Elementary School vs Lorain Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 471 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elementary School
Lorain · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Lorain Preparatory High School
Lorain · Charter high · Grades 9–12
109 students
| Measure | Garfield Elementary School Lorain, Ohio | Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1256 of 1,713 | #363 of 802 |
| National rank | #27213 of 50,301 | #5397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Lorain | Lorain |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lorain Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 46.9).
- •Lorain Preparatory High School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Garfield Elementary School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 109.
- •Garfield Elementary School is a public school while Lorain Preparatory High School 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 Garfield Elementary School better than Lorain Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lorain Preparatory High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 46.9 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 Garfield Elementary School and Lorain Preparatory High School?
About 471 m in a straight line, between Lorain and Lorain in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elementary School: 259. Lorain Preparatory High School: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elementary School and Lorain Preparatory High School rank in Ohio?
Garfield Elementary School is 1256th of 1,713 and Lorain Preparatory High School is 363rd of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).