Serving 797 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Columbus Preparatory Academy's student population of 797 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
797 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Columbus Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbus Preparatory Academy is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1338 out of 3181 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
28%
17%
White
31%
65%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbus Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Columbus Preparatory Academy is ranked #1338 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Columbus Preparatory Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Columbus Preparatory Academy?
797 students attend Columbus Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Columbus Preparatory Academy students are White, 28% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbus Preparatory Academy?
Columbus Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Columbus Preparatory Academy offer ?
Columbus Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbus Preparatory Academy part of?
Columbus Preparatory Academy is part of Columbus Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Columbus Preparatory Academy located?
Columbus Preparatory Academy is located in the West Scioto neighborhood of Columbus, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in West Scioto.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This school used to be a very good school. Each year for the past 3 to 4 years they have had 4 different principals, several teachers have left over the years not include the 20 plus teachers who left 2019. The 4th grade did not have but 1 permanent teacher who had over 30 kids in his classroom, the title 1 teachers had to fill in until recently when they finally hired their last teacher. This school is hiring inexperienced teachers and some teachers that have been there for 1-2 years still do not know how to handle normal behavior and send home emails a lot about talking, getting out of their seat and also do not know how to keep a kids attention when teaching except by thinking they should learn by the kid just listening. Parents have gone to address several concerns with the new principal who has told some parents to go find a new school instead of looking into how the teachers are with their students academically and socially. Teachers are not always right so there should be some room to learn. How can you run a school when the principal has no experience being a teacher in a public school setting. This school focuses on preparing your kid for the state test only and piles so much work on these elementary kids which is so overwhelming. This is why I pulled my kids. My kids need to be in an environment that is not only focused on passing a state test!
5 10/10/2025
The best school in Ohio.
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