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Par Excellence Academy

1350 GRANVILLE RD, NEWARK, OH 43055

Top 10% School in Ohio

Ranked 34 of 236 in Ohio

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About Par Excellence Academy

Par Excellence Academy is located at 1350 Granville Road in Newark, Ohio. It is a public charter school serving more than 189 students from till grade 6 with student-teacher ratio near 22:1. The school offers a personalized and engaging learning environment with the school’s minority student enrollment being 28%. Academically, Par Excellence performs above state averages, with around 72% proficiency in math and 67% in reading, ranking it among the top 30% of elementary schools in Ohio. As a Title I and STEM-designated school, it has given more importance to the science, technology, engineering, and math by integrating it into their curriculum creating batches of future ready learners.

Par Excellence Academy Contact Information

Address

1350 GRANVILLE RD, NEWARK, OH 43055

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Phone

(740) 344-7279

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 67% in Reading.
8
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
207
Total Students
TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Par Excellence 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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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 – 3:00 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.

Student Demographics

White 72.1%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 1.6%
Black 8.7%
Two+ Races 17.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
72.1%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1.6%
Black
8.7%
Two+ Races
17.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 207
48.1%
100 Female
51.9%
107 Male

Student Population

207 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

2025–2026 Enrollment Open

Registration for the 2025–2026 school year is now open for new and returning students through the school’s online portal.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school’s mission and culture?

Ans. The mission is challenging, inclusive and authentic learning experiences that builts curiosity, creative and critical thinkers to promote empathy, equity, and love of learning.

Q2. How do the enrollment work at Par Excellence Academy?

Ans. The enrollment details and registration forms are available on the school’s website. Kindergarten registration typically takes place in early spring.

Q3. Does Par Excellence Academy offer services for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the academy has special education programs that are made to fit the needs of all of its students.

Q4. What kinds of activities outside of school are there?

Ans. Throughout the school year, students can join clubs, play sports, do arts and crafts, and compete in academic competitions.

Q5. How can parents keep up with how their child is doing?

Ans. Parents get regular updates through newsletters, emails, parent-teacher conferences, or an online parent portal.

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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