Top Rankings
Lorain Preparatory Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 416 students in Lorain Preparatory Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public School in Lorain Preparatory Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
416 Students
1,661,577 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
96,353 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lorain Preparatory Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#773 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
63%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)73.1%
30.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.54
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
38%
8%
% Black
29%
17%
% White
20%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,627 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,380. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,834 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,627
$17,380
Spending / Student
$13,834
$17,328
Best Lorain Preparatory Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorain Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4119 Leavitt Rd
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 282-3127
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lorain Preparatory Academy School District?
Lorain Preparatory Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 416 students.
What is the rank of Lorain Preparatory Academy School District?
Lorain Preparatory Academy School District is ranked #775 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lorain Preparatory Academy School District?
38% of Lorain Preparatory Academy School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lorain Preparatory Academy School District?
Lorain Preparatory Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Lorain Preparatory Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,834 is less than the state median of $17,328. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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