Livingston Elementary School vs South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Livingston Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
298 students
South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
| Measure | Livingston Elementary School Columbus, Ohio | South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1690 of 1,713 | #1068 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #49662 of 50,301 | #19395 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 298 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 44.5% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 9.2).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 9%).
- •South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 19%).
- •Livingston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.0).
- •Livingston Elementary School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 270.
- •Livingston Elementary School is a public school while South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village 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 Livingston Elementary School better than South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
On the Success Index (US), South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village ranks higher (58.3 vs 9.2 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 Livingston Elementary School and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Livingston Elementary School: 298. South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Livingston Elementary School and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village rank in Ohio?
Livingston Elementary School is 1690th of 1,713 and South Columbus Preparatory Academy at German Village is 1068th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).