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#1711 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 50% in state
Patriot Preparatory Academy
School · Patriot Preparatory Academy · Columbus, OH
A charter school in Columbus, OH where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4938 Beatrice Dr, Columbus, OH 43227
- Math 40% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Patriot Preparatory Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patriot Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$45,314
Median home value
$134,300
Median rent
$1,105/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 527 | Compare → |
| Columbus Arts & Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Columbus Torah AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Mater Dei AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 2.0 mi | 10 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Patriot Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,456NCES 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.
Patriot Preparatory Academy is listed in Patriot Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patriot Preparatory Academy
Patriot Preparatory Academy is a public school in Columbus, OH, part of Patriot Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 729 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patriot Preparatory Academy
What grades does Patriot Preparatory Academy serve?
Patriot Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Patriot Preparatory Academy?
Patriot Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 729 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patriot Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Patriot Preparatory Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patriot Preparatory Academy rank in OH?
Patriot Preparatory Academy ranks #1,711 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Patriot Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Patriot Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Patriot Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patriot Preparatory Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Patriot Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Patriot Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Patriot Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Patriot Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patriot Preparatory Academy?
83.3% of students at Patriot 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 729
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (614) 864-5332
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 43227)
- 25,282
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 43227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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