Lorain Preparatory Academy vs Marion L Steele High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Lorain · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
416 students
Marion L Steele High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,014 students
| Measure | Lorain Preparatory Academy Lorain, Ohio | Marion L Steele High School Amherst, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1379 of 1,713 | #222 of 802 |
| National rank | #34198 of 50,301 | #3609 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 416 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| city | Lorain | Amherst |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion L Steele High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 36.7).
- •Marion L Steele High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Marion L Steele High School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 45%).
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.5).
- •Marion L Steele High School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 416.
- •Lorain Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Marion L Steele High 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy better than Marion L Steele High School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion L Steele High School ranks higher (68.8 vs 36.7 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 Lorain Preparatory Academy and Marion L Steele High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lorain and Amherst in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lorain Preparatory Academy: 416. Marion L Steele High School: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lorain Preparatory Academy and Marion L Steele High School rank in Ohio?
Lorain Preparatory Academy is 1379th of 1,713 and Marion L Steele High School is 222nd of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).