The top reported proficiency rate is 33% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Kenmore Preparatory Academy Dba Toledo Preparatory Academy
Kenmore Preparatory Academy, operating as Toledo Preparatory Academy, is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in Toledo's central neighborhoods. The school enrolls a small to moderate-sized student body drawn primarily from the surrounding community, with the student population substantially composed of Black students, and smaller shares of Hispanic, white, and multiracial families.
The school's academic performance on Ohio's state tests in the most recent year shows proficiency rates below the midpoint compared with other districts in Lucas County across tested subjects. In English language arts, about a third of tested students achieved proficiency or above. Mathematics proficiency was lower, at about one in five students. Science proficiency was similarly modest. These results place the school in the bottom quartile when measured against the county's testing universe.
The school is located in downtown Toledo at 6th Street, in a mid-sized industrial city anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Toledo sits on Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio and has been in active revitalization, with significant downtown investment in housing, commercial space, and public amenities along the Maumee River. The area mixes historic neighborhoods—Victorian-era blocks in the Old West End, former ethnic enclaves, and warehouse districts undergoing conversion to lofts and mixed-use space—with newer residential projects. Walkability is uneven; downtown and close-in neighborhoods are walkable, while outer suburbs are car-dependent. Major employers include Owens Corning, ProMedica Health System, the University of Toledo, and automotive and glass manufacturing concerns.
Housing in the school's zip code is modest in value; median home prices are well below both the state and national benchmarks. Rental costs are proportionally lower as well. The neighborhood has seen some stabilization, with modest appreciation year over year.
The school operates within the Accel Schools network and implements a pedagogical model centered on project-based learning and career-technical and STEM exploration beginning in elementary grades, using Accel's Instructional Model (AIM). This represents a deliberate curricular choice that differs from traditional, test-focused instruction at nearby public school options. Families selecting this school are opting into that instructional philosophy alongside its charter status.
Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education enrollment, and English learner population were not available, so a parent may want to look into these areas directly with the school if they are factors in evaluating fit. The school serves only grades K-8, so there is no high school program or graduation rate.
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