Liberty Preparatory School vs Melrose Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Preparatory School
Smithville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
46 students
Melrose Elementary School
Wooster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
251 students
| Measure | Liberty Preparatory School Smithville, Ohio | Melrose Elementary School Wooster, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #654 of 1,713 |
| National rank | – | #9519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 46 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 46 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 82% |
| city | Smithville | Wooster |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melrose Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 20.7).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 10%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 30%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 69.6%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 23.0).
- •Melrose Elementary School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 46.
- •Liberty Preparatory School is a charter school while Melrose 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 Liberty Preparatory School better than Melrose Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Melrose Elementary School ranks higher (72.6 vs 20.7 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 Liberty Preparatory School and Melrose Elementary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Smithville and Wooster in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Preparatory School: 46. Melrose Elementary School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Preparatory School and Melrose Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Liberty Preparatory School is unranked and Melrose Elementary School is 654th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).