Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
296 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2964 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
60%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%

Black
92%
17%

White
1%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is ranked #2964 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
296 students attend Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy part of?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is part of Dublin Preparatory Academy DBA Northside Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy located?
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy is located in the Winton Place neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH.
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