North Columbus Preparatory Academy School District
School District · Columbus, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.8:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.8:1
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A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Columbus Preparatory Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Columbus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$14,799
+$142 vs Ohio median
District size
144 students
Smaller than Ohio median
Top-Rated Schools in North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Columbus Preparatory Academy | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Columbus Preparatory Academy
North Columbus Preparatory Academy is a Columbus, Ohio school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 144 students with a student-teacher ratio of 28.8:1. District-level spending was $14,799 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, North Columbus Preparatory Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Columbus Preparatory Academy, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, North Columbus Preparatory Academy students show an average math proficiency of 8.3% and ELA proficiency of 11.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school.
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Schools in North Columbus Preparatory Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Columbus Preparatory Academy with test data.
Schools in North Columbus Preparatory Academy
1 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Columbus
- Total Enrollment
- 144
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- District spending per student
- $14,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The average composite rating for North Columbus Preparatory Academy is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy's district-level spending was $14,799 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Columbus Preparatory Academy is 28.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
North Columbus Preparatory Academy is the highest-rated school in North Columbus Preparatory Academy with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in North Columbus Preparatory Academy?
Across schools in North Columbus Preparatory Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 8.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 11.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 8.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 11.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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