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Central Point Preparatory Academy

680 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223

Ranked 1135 of 1271 in Ohio

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Central Point Preparatory Academy

680 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223

Ranked 1135 of 1271 in Ohio

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About Central Point Preparatory Academy

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 22% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
32 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
191
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 23.56%
Asian 0.52%
Hispanic 5.76%
Black 62.83%
Two+ Races 5.24%
Native Am. 2.09%
White
23.56%
Asian
0.52%
Hispanic
5.76%
Black
62.83%
Two+ Races
5.24%
Native Am.
2.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 191
51.31%
98 Female
48.69%
93 Male

Student Population

191 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Central Point Preparatory Academy Contact Information

Address

680 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223

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Phone

(614) 669-6305

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TOP 1135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Central Point Preparatory Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

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Latest News

Central Point Preparatory Academy recently hosted an action-packed “Robotics Showcase” where students demonstrated original coding projects and robotics designs to the local Columbus community. The school is celebrating its 2025-2026 academic growth scores which show significant improvement in students’ foundational mathematics and digital literacy skills. The campus also launched a new “Future Innovators” club that networks with local tech professionals for monthly career mentorship.

FAQ

Q1. What robotics tools are available at the new Central Point Preparatory Academy STEM lab?

Ans. Students use advanced kits and coding software to design prototypes to prepare them for future competitive robotic events in the area.

Q2. How does Central Point Preparatory Academy address food insecurity through “Civil Duty” projects?

Ans. Students host food drives for the seasons and volunteer with local nonprofit organizations each year to help provide nutritious meals to Columbus families in need.

Q3. Central Point Preparatory Academy has a chess club for students of all levels?

Ans. Our competitive chess program is open to all levels from beginners to experts, and teaches students how to think critically and develop strategic solutions to be successful.

Q4. How does Central Point Preparatory Academy deal with its growing waitlist for new student enrollment?

Ans. We hold regular information sessions for prospective families and use a lottery system to ensure fair and open enrollment each semester.

Q5. What leadership opportunities are available to senior students at Central Point Preparatory Academy?

Ans. Students may also apply to be “Academy Ambassadors,” to help lead tours of the campus and help with school-wide community service projects for the neighborhood.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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