Lorain Preparatory Academy

Located at 4119 Leavitt Rd in Lorain, Ohio, Lorain Preparatory Academy operates as an open, single-school independent charter district situated in a midsize suburban setting within the greater Cleveland metropolitan area. Serving a foundational grade span from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy offers a focused elementary and middle school educational environment for local families. The district maintains an enrollment of 416 students, fostering a diverse student body composed of 158 Hispanic, 122 Black, 82 White, 49 multiracial, 3 American Indian, and 2 Asian students, with a total student population comprising 240 female and 176 male learners.

Across its educational pipeline, class cohorts range from robust early childhood groups—including 63 kindergarteners and 60 second graders—to 43 students per grade level in sixth and seventh grade, concluding with an eighth-grade cohort of 28 students. To support student learning and daily institutional operations, the district maintains a full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 102 total staff members. This includes a teaching staff of 44 FTE teachers, supported by 8 FTE instructional aides and 50 FTE support staff personnel. Families, prospective students, and researchers looking to explore the district's programs further can visit their official website at http://lorainprep.org/ or contact the main office at (440) 282-3127.