Preston Elementary School vs Steel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston Elementary School
Cuyahoga Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students
Steel Academy
Akron · Charter high · Grades 9–12
82 students
| Measure | Preston Elementary School Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio | Steel Academy Akron, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 1,713 | #696 of 802 |
| National rank | #12228 of 50,301 | #14938 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 82 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 82 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 24.5% |
| city | Cuyahoga Falls | Akron |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 22.1).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 24.5%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 10%).
- •Steel Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.3).
- •Preston Elementary School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 82.
- •Preston Elementary School is a public school while Steel Academy 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 Preston Elementary School better than Steel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 22.1 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 Preston Elementary School and Steel Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cuyahoga Falls and Akron in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preston Elementary School: 240. Steel Academy: 82. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preston Elementary School and Steel Academy rank in Ohio?
Preston Elementary School is 802nd of 1,713 and Steel Academy is 696th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).