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Guilford Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Guilford Preparatory Academy · Greensboro, NC
A charter elementary school in Greensboro, NC serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2240 East Cone Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27405
- Math 50% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guilford Preparatory Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guilford Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,498
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$1,002/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
49%
Poverty rate
25.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggie AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 3–5 | 0.4 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Bessemer ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Rankin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 623 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Guilford Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Guilford Preparatory Academy is listed in Guilford Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guilford Preparatory Academy
Guilford Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Greensboro, NC, part of Guilford Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 607 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,981 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Guilford Preparatory Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guilford Preparatory Academy
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 #1,981 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Guilford Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Guilford Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (336) 954-1344
- Area population (ZIP 27405)
- 52,525
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 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 · 2025 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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