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Charter elementary school · Guilford Preparatory Academy · Greensboro, North Carolina

Guilford Preparatory Academy

Guilford Preparatory Academy rates 7.4, right at the middle of Guilford Preparatory Academy's elementary schools, whose rated median is 7.4.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.4this school

7.4 on a one-to-ten scale; the Guilford Preparatory Academy median is 7.4.

#580 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina · Guilford Preparatory Academy: 1 elementary schools rated, median 7.4

The brief

A charter elementary school in Greensboro, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Students at Guilford Preparatory Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

It ranks 580 of 2,660 schools in North Carolina and 1 of 1 in Guilford Preparatory Academy.

Math55%5 points below the North Carolina average of 60%2026 NC
Reading49%7 points below the North Carolina average of 56%2026 NC
In 2026, 55% of students were proficient in math and 49% in reading, against North Carolina averages of 60% and 56%.2026 NC; 84 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.1
50% of the rating
Academics
6.3
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
4.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 NC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27405; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Guilford Preparatory Academy and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$46,498
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
25.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
14
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
12
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Gate City Charter2.2 mi · charter
    7.6Compare →
  2. Guilford Preparatory Academythis school
    7.4
  3. Ceasar Cone Elementary2.3 mi
    7.0Compare →
  4. Rankin Elementary1.5 mi
    6.1Compare →
  5. Waldo C Falkener SR Elementary2.1 mi
    5.2Compare →
  6. Aggie Academy0.4 mi
    5.0Compare →
  7. Gateway Education Center1.6 mi
    4.5Compare →
  8. Herbin Metz Education Center2.0 mi
    4.0Compare →
  9. Bessemer Elementary1.5 mi
    3.9Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Guilford Preparatory Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Guilford Preparatory Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Guilford Preparatory Academy is a K-8 college preparatory charter school located in Greensboro, North Carolina 1. Founded in 2001, the institution identifies as one of the oldest charter schools in the city and continues to expand its enrollment 1. The school's educational mission focuses on equipping all students with 21st-century skills 1. Governance is overseen by a Board of Education, which holds regular meetings, including scheduled sessions in May, June, and July conducted via Zoom 1. The school provides various administrative and community resources, including a staff directory, calendar, and payment center for K12 services 1.
Sources (1)
  1. guilfordprep.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Guilford Preparatory Academy serve?

Guilford Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Guilford Preparatory Academy?

Guilford Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guilford Preparatory Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Guilford Preparatory Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Guilford Preparatory Academy rank in NC?

Guilford Preparatory Academy ranks #580 of 2,660 schools in NC.

What is Guilford Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Guilford Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Guilford Preparatory Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Guilford Preparatory Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Guilford Preparatory Academy a charter school?

Yes, Guilford Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Guilford Preparatory Academy a Title I school?

No, Guilford Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guilford Preparatory Academy?

99.2% of students at Guilford Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
607
Student-teacher ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Guilford County
Phone
(336) 954-1344
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$10,136
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 27405)
52,525
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
32.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.