6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio

261 schools · 163 Elementary · 17 Middle · 51 High · 30 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 172

Private: 89

Districts: 42

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 39%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $71,489
Median home value: $252,544
Bachelor's degree or higher: 41%
Avg commute: 23 min
Owner-occupied homes: 56%

How Cincinnati compares

Ohio rank

#285 of 442

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Ohio avg (6.2)

Median household income

$71k

100% of Ohio median

Schools in this city

248

About Schools in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati's public school landscape is one of the most varied in Ohio. The city has 171 ranked public schools, spanning elementary through high school, with an average rating of 5.7 out of 10. That midpoint average tells an important story: quality here ranges widely, and where a family lives or which district they choose makes a significant difference in the education their child receives.

The upper tier is genuinely strong. Thirty-nine schools — about 23% of all ranked public schools in Cincinnati — score 7 or higher out of 10, meaning parents have a real selection of high-performing options if they know where to look. Mariemont and Indian Hill districts dominate the top of the list. Mariemont High School leads all Cincinnati public schools with a 9.7 rating, and its junior high scores a 9.5, making the Mariemont City School District one of the most consistently excellent public options in the metro area. Indian Hill is equally competitive, with Indian Hill High School at 9.5 and Indian Hill Middle School at 9.4. Madeira High School rounds out the top five at 9.2, giving families a third suburban district worth serious consideration.

These top-rated schools are concentrated in the eastern and northeastern suburbs. Families prioritizing academic performance should research home addresses carefully, since school assignments in Ohio are tied directly to district boundaries. Mariemont, Indian Hill, and Madeira are separate municipal districts, not part of Cincinnati Public Schools proper, so attendance requires living within those district lines.

For parents evaluating Cincinnati broadly, the 5.7 average means roughly half the city's schools fall below that mark. Strong schools exist, but they are not uniformly distributed. The 23% of schools scoring 7 or above gives families a concrete benchmark to use when filtering options. Parents should cross-reference a school's individual rating against neighborhood boundaries, and factor in whether magnet or open enrollment programs in Cincinnati Public Schools might expand their choices beyond the default assigned school. Starting with the top-rated districts and working outward is the most efficient way to narrow down the search.

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Elementary Schools

163 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mariemont Elementary School 499 students · Kindergarten–6th	499	Kindergarten–6th	9.1
2	Montgomery Elementary School 523 students · Kindergarten–4th	523	Kindergarten–4th	9.0
3	Kilgour School 567 students · Kindergarten–6th	567	Kindergarten–6th	8.9
4	Indian Hill Elementary School 523 students · 3rd–5th	523	3rd–5th	8.8
5	Mercer Elementary School 641 students · Kindergarten–6th	641	Kindergarten–6th	8.5
6	Maple Dale Elementary School 582 students · Kindergarten–4th	582	Kindergarten–4th	8.4
7	Ayer Elementary School 574 students · Kindergarten–6th	574	Kindergarten–6th	8.4
8	Summit Elementary School 515 students · Kindergarten–6th	515	Kindergarten–6th	8.3
9	Hyde Park School 574 students · Kindergarten–6th	574	Kindergarten–6th	8.2
10	Sherwood Elementary School 722 students · Pre-K–6th	722	Pre-K–6th	8.1
11	Madeira Elementary School 864 students · Kindergarten–5th	864	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
12	Wilson Elementary School 651 students · Kindergarten–6th	651	Kindergarten–6th	8.0
13	Blue Ash Elementary 618 students · Pre-K–4th	618	Pre-K–4th	7.9
14	Charles W Springmyer Elementary School 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
15	Maddux Elementary School 578 students · Kindergarten–6th	578	Kindergarten–6th	7.7
16	Sands Montessori School 678 students · Pre-K–6th	678	Pre-K–6th	7.6
17	Monfort Heights Elementary School 575 students · Kindergarten–5th	575	Kindergarten–5th	7.2
18	Evendale Elementary School 202 students · Pre-K–5th	202	Pre-K–5th	7.0
19	John Foster Dulles Elementary School 849 students · Pre-K–5th	849	Pre-K–5th	7.0
20	Fairview-Clifton German Language School 664 students · Kindergarten–8th	664	Kindergarten–8th	6.9
21	Amity Elementary School 589 students · Pre-K–6th	589	Pre-K–6th	6.7
22	Early Childhood Center 359 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	359	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.7
23	Oakdale Elementary School 740 students · Kindergarten–5th	740	Kindergarten–5th	6.4
24	Pleasant Run Elementary School 820 students · Kindergarten–5th	820	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
25	Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati 80 students · Kindergarten–8th	80	Kindergarten–8th	6.2

Show 138 more elementary schools

26	Cincinnati Classical Academy 602 students · Kindergarten–7th	602	Kindergarten–7th	6.2
27	Clifton Area Neighborhood School 329 students · Pre-K–6th	329	Pre-K–6th	6.1
28	Clough Pike Elementary School 500 students · Kindergarten–5th	500	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
29	Alliance Academy of Cincinnati 354 students · Kindergarten–8th	354	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
30	Colerain Elementary School 665 students · Kindergarten–5th	665	Kindergarten–5th	6.0
31	Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati 218 students · Kindergarten–8th	218	Kindergarten–8th	5.9
32	ReGeneration Bond Hill 211 students · Kindergarten–4th	211	Kindergarten–4th	5.9
33	Sharonville Elementary School 366 students · Kindergarten–5th	366	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
34	Finneytown Elementary 634 students · Kindergarten–6th	634	Kindergarten–6th	5.9
35	Orion Academy 444 students · Kindergarten–8th	444	Kindergarten–8th	5.8
36	Indian Hill Primary Elementary School 492 students · Kindergarten–2nd	492	Kindergarten–2nd	5.8
37	C O Harrison Elementary School 945 students · Pre-K–5th	945	Pre-K–5th	5.8
38	Pleasant Ridge Montessori School 754 students · Pre-K–6th	754	Pre-K–6th	5.6
39	James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School 478 students · Pre-K–6th	478	Pre-K–6th	5.6
40	Winton Woods Primary 542 students · 1st–2nd	542	1st–2nd	5.6
41	Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary School 530 students · Kindergarten–5th	530	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
42	Struble Elementary School 807 students · Kindergarten–5th	807	Kindergarten–5th	5.6
43	Cincinnati Achievement Academy 169 students · Kindergarten–8th	169	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
44	Merwin Elementary School 581 students · Kindergarten–5th	581	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
45	Dater Montessori School 754 students · Pre-K–6th	754	Pre-K–6th	5.4
46	Stewart Elementary School 496 students · Pre-K–5th	496	Pre-K–5th	5.4
47	Locust Corner Elementary School 367 students · Pre-K–5th	367	Pre-K–5th	5.3
48	Academy Of World Languages School 548 students · Pre-K–8th	548	Pre-K–8th	5.2
49	Rising Stars at Carthage 238 students · Pre-K–1st	238	Pre-K–1st	5.2
50	Mt. Healthy North Elementary School 572 students · 1st–6th	572	1st–6th	5.2
51	Summerside Elementary 576 students · Pre-K–5th	576	Pre-K–5th	5.2
52	Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy 184 students · Kindergarten–8th	184	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
53	Taylor Elementary School 749 students · Kindergarten–5th	749	Kindergarten–5th	5.1
54	Midway School 531 students · Pre-K–6th	531	Pre-K–6th	5.0
55	John P. Parker School 362 students · Pre-K–6th	362	Pre-K–6th	4.9
56	Mt. Washington School 286 students · Pre-K–7th	286	Pre-K–7th	4.9
57	Rothenberg Preparatory Academy 302 students · Pre-K–6th	302	Pre-K–6th	4.8
58	Heritage Hill Elementary School 401 students · Kindergarten–5th	401	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
59	Springdale Elementary School 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	4.8
60	Parker Woods Montessori School 623 students · Pre-K–6th	623	Pre-K–6th	4.7
61	Academy for Multilingual Immersion Studies 561 students · Pre-K–8th	561	Pre-K–8th	4.7
62	Glendale Elementary School 240 students · Pre-K–5th	240	Pre-K–5th	4.7
63	Woodlawn Elementary School 179 students · Pre-K–5th	179	Pre-K–5th	4.7
64	Roselawn Condon School 399 students · Pre-K–8th	399	Pre-K–8th	4.6
65	Leap Academy at North Fairmount 377 students · Pre-K–6th	377	Pre-K–6th	4.6
66	Delshire Elementary School 453 students · Pre-K–5th	453	Pre-K–5th	4.6
67	Mt. Healthy South Elementary School 595 students · 1st–6th	595	1st–6th	4.5
68	Sayler Park School 322 students · Pre-K–8th	322	Pre-K–8th	4.4
69	Silverton Elementary 302 students · Pre-K–6th	302	Pre-K–6th	4.4
70	Covedale School 432 students · Pre-K–6th	432	Pre-K–6th	4.3
71	Ethel M. Taylor Academy 236 students · Pre-K–6th	236	Pre-K–6th	4.3
72	Lincoln Heights Elementary School 235 students · Kindergarten–5th	235	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
73	Frederick Douglass School 247 students · Pre-K–6th	247	Pre-K–6th	4.2
74	Roll Hill School 340 students · Pre-K–6th	340	Pre-K–6th	4.2
75	Westwood School 379 students · Kindergarten–8th	379	Kindergarten–8th	4.1
76	Woodford Academy 334 students · Pre-K–6th	334	Pre-K–6th	4.1
77	T.C.P. World Academy 353 students · Kindergarten–7th	353	Kindergarten–7th	4.0
78	Evanston Academy 261 students · Pre-K–6th	261	Pre-K–6th	3.9
79	Cheviot School 566 students · Pre-K–7th	566	Pre-K–7th	3.8
80	George Hays-Jennie Porter School 280 students · Pre-K–6th	280	Pre-K–6th	3.8
81	Shawnee Early Childhood School 647 students · Kindergarten–2nd	647	Kindergarten–2nd	3.8
82	North Avondale Montessori School 591 students · Pre-K–6th	591	Pre-K–6th	3.7
83	Rees E. Price Academy 470 students · Pre-K–7th	470	Pre-K–7th	3.7
84	IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc 1,017 students · Kindergarten–8th	1,017	Kindergarten–8th	3.7
85	South Avondale School 319 students · Pre-K–6th	319	Pre-K–6th	3.6
86	Hamilton Cnty Math & Science 620 students · Pre-K–8th	620	Pre-K–8th	3.5
87	Chase School 293 students · Pre-K–6th	293	Pre-K–6th	3.5
88	Winton Hills Academy 306 students · Pre-K–6th	306	Pre-K–6th	3.5
89	Bond Hill Academy 297 students · Pre-K–6th	297	Pre-K–6th	3.4
90	Mt. Airy School 561 students · Pre-K–6th	561	Pre-K–6th	3.4
91	Rockdale Academy 262 students · Pre-K–6th	262	Pre-K–6th	3.4
92	College Hill Fundamental Academy 433 students · Pre-K–6th	433	Pre-K–6th	3.3
93	Pleasant Hill Academy 412 students · Pre-K–7th	412	Pre-K–7th	3.2
94	William H Taft Elementary School 246 students · Pre-K–6th	246	Pre-K–6th	3.1
95	Winton Woods Elementary School 545 students · 3rd–4th	545	3rd–4th	3.1
96	Carson School 735 students · Pre-K–7th	735	Pre-K–7th	3.0
97	Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy 195 students · Kindergarten–8th	195	Kindergarten–8th	2.8
98	Elevated Excellence Academy 61 students · Kindergarten–8th	61	Kindergarten–8th	2.7
99	Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy 296 students · Kindergarten–8th	296	Kindergarten–8th	2.7
100	ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary 126 students · Kindergarten–4th	126	Kindergarten–4th	2.5
101	Dampe Community School 102 students · Kindergarten–6th	102	Kindergarten–6th	2.1
Private Schools 62 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 218 students · Pre-K–8th	218	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	BETHANY SCHOOL Private 171 students · Kindergarten–8th	171	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL -DOHERTY CAMPUS Private 111 students · Pre-K–5th	111	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
4	ST VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL Private 142 students · Pre-K–8th	142	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI Private 147 students · Kindergarten–6th	147	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
6	ST WILLIAM SCHOOL Private 240 students · Pre-K–8th	240	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY Private 68 students · Pre-K–6th	68	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
8	THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI Private 151 students · Pre-K–8th	151	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
9	MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER Private 252 students · Pre-K–8th	252	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	ROCKWERN ACADEMY Private 108 students · Pre-K–6th	108	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
11	OHR TORAH CINCINNATI Private 81 students · Pre-K–8th	81	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
12	LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL Private 99 students · Kindergarten–8th	99	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
13	HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 187 students · Pre-K–8th	187	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
14	AL PI DARKO INITIATIVE BDA OHR TORAH CINCINNATI Private 84 students · Pre-K–8th	84	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	ANNUNCIATION Private 133 students · Kindergarten–8th	133	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
16	OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Private 402 students · Pre-K–8th	402	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 108 students · Kindergarten–7th	108	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
18	ST TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL Private 223 students · Kindergarten–8th	223	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
19	ST ALOYSIUS Private 172 students · Kindergarten–8th	172	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
20	ST GERTRUDE SCHOOL Private 317 students · Kindergarten–8th	317	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
21	CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 180 students · Pre-K–8th	180	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
22	ST BERNARD SCHOOL Private 157 students · Kindergarten–8th	157	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
23	ST GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL Private 288 students · Kindergarten–8th	288	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
24	JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 383 students · Pre-K–8th	383	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
25	ST CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL Private 161 students · Kindergarten–8th	161	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
26	ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Private 330 students · Pre-K–8th	330	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
27	ST MARTIN OF TOURS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 239 students · Kindergarten–8th	239	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
28	ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 151 students · Pre-K–8th	151	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
29	ST URSULA VILLA SCHOOL Private 338 students · Pre-K–8th	338	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
30	RESURRECTION SCHOOL Private 150 students · Pre-K–6th	150	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
31	ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 330 students · Pre-K–8th	330	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
32	ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 390 students · Kindergarten–8th	390	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
33	NATIVITY SCHOOL Private 401 students · Kindergarten–8th	401	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
34	CARDINAL PACELLI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Private 318 students · Pre-K–8th	318	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
35	ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Private 210 students · Pre-K–8th	210	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
36	ST DOMINIC SCHOOL Private 357 students · Pre-K–8th	357	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
37	ST VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL Private 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
38	OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL Private 280 students · Kindergarten–8th	280	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
39	ZION TEMPLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 45 students · Pre-K–6th	45	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
40	ST FRANCIS SERAPH SCHOOL Private 185 students · Kindergarten–8th	185	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
41	ST BONIFACE SCHOOL Private 186 students · Kindergarten–8th	186	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
42	OUR LADY OF LOURDES Private 273 students · Kindergarten–8th	273	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
43	OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 400 students · Kindergarten–8th	400	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
44	BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 95 students · Pre-K–8th	95	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
45	CLIFTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 53 students · Kindergarten–8th	53	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
46	ST JAMES THE GREATER SCHOOL Private 568 students · Kindergarten–8th	568	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
47	HEAVEN'S TREASURES ACADEMY Private 33 students · Pre-K–5th	33	Pre-K–5th	Not Rated
48	IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL Private 563 students · Pre-K–8th	563	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
49	ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Private 1,040 students · Pre-K–8th	1,040	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
50	ST MARY SCHOOL Private 464 students · Kindergarten–8th	464	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
51	ST VIVIAN SCHOOL Private 218 students · Kindergarten–8th	218	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
52	OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL Private 710 students · Pre-K–8th	710	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
53	THE COMPASS SCHOOL Private 13 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	13	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
54	TERRY S MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 17 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	17	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
55	KINDERCARE LEANING CENTER Private 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	10	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
56	CHILDRENS HOUSE-KDG-BRIDGETOWN Private 15 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten	15	Kindergarten–Kindergarten	Not Rated
57	UNIVERSAL MUSLIM ACADEMY Private 25 students · Kindergarten–6th	25	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
58	THE GODDARD SCHOOL Private 27 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	27	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
59	COUNTRY HILLS EAST MONTESSORI Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
60	SPRINGS EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 7 students · Pre-K–2nd	7	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
61	MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM Private 9 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	9	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
62	KENNEDY HEIGHTS MONTESSORI CENTER Private 11 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	11	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

17 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mariemont Junior High School 252 students · 7th–8th	252	7th–8th	9.5
2	Indian Hill Middle School 548 students · 6th–8th	548	6th–8th	9.4
3	Sycamore Junior High School 859 students · 7th–8th	859	7th–8th	8.6
4	Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School 943 students · 4th–6th	943	4th–6th	8.4
5	Nagel Middle School 1,075 students · 7th–8th	1,075	7th–8th	7.4
6	Rapid Run Middle School 612 students · 6th–8th	612	6th–8th	6.7
7	Bridgetown Middle School 635 students · 6th–8th	635	6th–8th	6.7
8	Delhi Middle School 530 students · 6th–8th	530	6th–8th	6.2
9	Winton Woods Middle School 650 students · 7th–8th	650	7th–8th	6.1
10	Mt Healthy Junior High School 458 students · 7th–8th	458	7th–8th	6.0
11	Princeton Community Middle School 1,318 students · 6th–8th	1,318	6th–8th	6.0
12	Winton Woods Intermediate School 558 students · 5th–6th	558	5th–6th	5.8
13	Pleasant Run Middle School 651 students · 6th–8th	651	6th–8th	5.8
14	White Oak Middle School 722 students · 6th–8th	722	6th–8th	5.6
15	North College Hill Middle School 443 students · 5th–8th	443	5th–8th	5.5
16	Colerain Middle School 555 students · 6th–8th	555	6th–8th	5.4
17	Hartwell School 466 students · 2nd–8th	466	2nd–8th	3.7

High Schools

51 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Mariemont High School 452 students · 9th–12th	452	9th–12th	9.7
2	Indian Hill High School 659 students · 9th–12th	659	9th–12th	9.5
3	Madeira High School 442 students · 9th–12th	442	9th–12th	9.2
4	Sycamore High School 1,677 students · 8th–12th	1,677	8th–12th	9.2
5	Turpin High School 1,002 students · 9th–12th	1,002	9th–12th	9.1
6	Anderson High School 1,177 students · 9th–12th	1,177	9th–12th	8.5
7	Walnut Hills High School 2,500 students · 7th–12th	2,500	7th–12th	8.4
8	Diamond Oaks Cdc 603 students · 11th–12th	603	11th–12th	7.4
9	Scarlet Oaks Cdc 926 students · 11th–12th	926	11th–12th	7.4
10	Summit Academy Transition High School-Cincinnati 47 students · 9th–12th	47	9th–12th	7.3
11	Princeton High School 1,691 students · 9th–12th	1,691	9th–12th	7.2
12	Lighthouse School 55 students · 8th–12th	55	8th–12th	6.9
13	Gilbert A. Dater High School 895 students · 7th–12th	895	7th–12th	6.7
14	North College Hill High School 395 students · 9th–12th	395	9th–12th	6.7
15	Queen City Career Prep High School 75 students · 9th–12th	75	9th–12th	6.1
16	Virtual High School 256 students · 9th–12th	256	9th–12th	6.0
17	Clark Montessori High School 751 students · 7th–12th	751	7th–12th	6.0
18	Deer Park Jr/Sr High School 504 students · 7th–12th	504	7th–12th	6.0
19	Princeton Innovation Center 300 students · 8th–12th	300	8th–12th	6.0
20	West Clermont High School 2,172 students · 9th–12th	2,172	9th–12th	5.7
21	Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School 715 students · 7th–12th	715	7th–12th	5.6
22	Winton Woods High School 1,262 students · 9th–12th	1,262	9th–12th	5.6
23	Hughes STEM High School 1,156 students · 7th–12th	1,156	7th–12th	5.5
24	Woodward Career Technical High School 846 students · 7th–12th	846	7th–12th	5.4
25	James N. Gamble Montessori High School 716 students · 7th–12th	716	7th–12th	5.4

Show 26 more high schools

26	Withrow University High School 1,328 students · 7th–12th	1,328	7th–12th	5.3
27	Mt Healthy High School 842 students · 9th–12th	842	9th–12th	5.3
28	Dohn Community 1,675 students · 9th–12th	1,675	9th–12th	5.2
29	Shroder High School 743 students · 6th–12th	743	6th–12th	5.2
30	Finneytown Secondary Campus 536 students · 7th–12th	536	7th–12th	5.2
31	Western Hills University High School 1,352 students · 7th–12th	1,352	7th–12th	5.1
32	Priority High School 170 students · 7th–12th	170	7th–12th	5.0
33	Aiken New Tech High School 1,195 students · 6th–12th	1,195	6th–12th	5.0
34	Oak Hills High School 2,285 students · 9th–12th	2,285	9th–12th	4.9
35	AchievePoint Career Academy - Cincinnati 244 students · 9th–12th	244	9th–12th	4.8
36	Colerain High School 1,754 students · 9th–12th	1,754	9th–12th	3.7
37	Northwest High School 948 students · 9th–12th	948	9th–12th	3.5
38	Instructional Resource Center 30 students · 5th–12th	30	5th–12th	—
Private Schools 13 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Private 322 students · 9th–12th	322	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	SKYWARD ACADEMY Private 67 students · 5th–12th	67	5th–12th	Not Rated
3	HILLCREST ACADEMY Private 51 students · 8th–12th	51	8th–12th	Not Rated
4	PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL Private 360 students · 9th–12th	360	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	URSULINE ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI Private 503 students · 9th–12th	503	9th–12th	Not Rated
6	ST URSULA ACADEMY Private 646 students · 9th–12th	646	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	ST URSULA ACADEMY Private 646 students · 9th–12th	646	9th–12th	Not Rated
8	ARCHBISHOP MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL Private 521 students · 9th–12th	521	9th–12th	Not Rated
9	ARCH BISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL Private 869 students · 9th–12th	869	9th–12th	Not Rated
10	MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL Private 420 students · 9th–12th	420	9th–12th	Not Rated
11	MOUNT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Private 727 students · 9th–12th	727	9th–12th	Not Rated
12	LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL Private 546 students · 9th–12th	546	9th–12th	Not Rated
13	ATARA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Private 25 students · 9th–12th	25	9th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

30 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Rising Stars at Vine 155 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	155	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.4
2	Rising Stars at Aiken New Tech/College Hill 47 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	47	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.4
3	Spencer Center for Gifted and Exceptional Students 336 students · 3rd–12th	336	3rd–12th	7.2
4	North College Hill Trojan Way Learning Center 101 students · 1st–12th	101	1st–12th	7.1
5	Rising Stars at Ezzard Charles 36 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	36	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.8
6	Rising Stars at Cheviot/Westwood 131 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	131	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.8
7	Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy 975 students · Kindergarten–12th	975	Kindergarten–12th	6.5
8	Roberts Academy 726 students · Pre-K–11th	726	Pre-K–11th	6.1
9	Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy 440 students · Kindergarten–12th	440	Kindergarten–12th	5.7
10	Madeira Preschool 88 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	88	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.7
11	Cincinnati Technology Academy 190 students · Kindergarten–12th	190	Kindergarten–12th	5.4
12	Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood Center 219 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	219	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.2
13	School For Creative and Performing Arts 1,296 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,296	Kindergarten–12th	4.8
14	Riverview East Academy 487 students · Pre-K–12th	487	Pre-K–12th	4.8
15	Oyler School 503 students · Pre-K–12th	503	Pre-K–12th	3.4
16	Cincinnati Digital Academy 516 students · Kindergarten–12th	516	Kindergarten–12th	3.0
Private Schools 14 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	THE CHILDRENS HOME Private 178 students · 1st–12th	178	1st–12th	Not Rated
2	THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL Private 927 students · Kindergarten–12th	927	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	THE SCHILLING SCHOOL FOR GIFTED CHILDREN Private 41 students · Kindergarten–12th	41	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
4	ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 209 students · Kindergarten–12th	209	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
5	THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Private 821 students · Pre-K–12th	821	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	ST ALOYSIUS EDUCATION CENTER Private 100 students · 1st–11th	100	1st–11th	Not Rated
7	CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Private 243 students · Pre-K–12th	243	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	ST RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Private 77 students · Pre-K–12th	77	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
9	IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY Private 115 students · Kindergarten–12th	115	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Show 5 more other schools

10	CALVARY ACADEMY- THE Private 52 students · Kindergarten–10th	52	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated
11	CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 1,170 students · Pre-K–12th	1,170	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
12	ST EDMUND CAMPION ACADEMY Private 38 students · 1st–12th	38	1st–12th	Not Rated
13	CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL Private 252 students · Pre-K–12th	252	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
14	HILLSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 16 students · 4th–12th	16	4th–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Ohio · 261 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 45 ZIP codes

Median Income

$71,489

Median Home Value

$252,544

Median Rent

$1,055/mo

Population

845,903

College Educated

41%

Homeownership

56%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Community Profile

Cincinnati has a median household income of $71,489. It is a well-educated community where 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $252,544, with a median rent of $1,055/month. The area has a poverty rate of 17.7%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Ohio
Total Schools: 261
Elementary: 163
Middle: 17
High: 51
Districts: 42
Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Resources

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School Districts (42)

Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy

1 school · 975 students

Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy

1 school · 184 students

T.C.P. World Academy

1 school · 353 students

Queen City Career Prep High School

1 school · 75 students

Dohn Community

1 school · 1,675 students

ReGeneration Schools Avondale Elementary

1 school · 126 students

Hamilton Cnty Math & Science

1 school · 620 students

Alliance Academy of Cincinnati

1 school · 354 students

Orion Academy

1 school · 444 students

Elevated Excellence Academy

1 school · 61 students

Summit Academy Transition High School-Cincinnati

1 school · 47 students

Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati

1 school · 218 students

Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati

1 school · 80 students

Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy

1 school · 195 students

Cincinnati Technology Academy

1 school · 190 students

Cincinnati Achievement Academy

1 school · 169 students

Dampe Community School

1 school · 102 students

AchievePoint Career Academy - Cincinnati

1 school · 244 students

Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy

1 school · 440 students

ReGeneration Bond Hill

1 school · 211 students

Priority High School

1 school · 170 students

Dublin Preparatory Academy dba Northside Preparatory Academy

1 school · 296 students

Cincinnati Public Schools

66 schools · 34,860 students

Deer Park Community City

2 schools · 1,093 students

Winton Woods City

6 schools · 3,916 students

Madeira City

4 schools · 1,775 students

Mariemont City

4 schools · 1,539 students

Mt Healthy City

6 schools · 2,842 students

North College Hill City

4 schools · 1,415 students

Princeton City

11 schools · 5,940 students

Sycamore Community City

7 schools · 5,939 students

Indian Hill Exempted Village

4 schools · 2,222 students

New Richmond Exempted Village

4 schools · 2,010 students

Lakota Local

22 schools · 17,887 students

West Clermont Local

9 schools · 7,887 students

Finneytown Local

2 schools · 1,170 students

Forest Hills Local

9 schools · 6,935 students

Northwest Local

11 schools · 8,465 students

Oak Hills Local

9 schools · 7,485 students

Great Oaks Career Campuses

5 schools · 2,939 students

Cincinnati Classical Academy

1 school · 602 students

IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc

1 school · 1,017 students

Nearby Cities

Saint Bernard (3 schools)

North College Hill (1 school)

4 mi

Mount Healthy (2 schools)

5 mi

Madeira (1 school)

7 mi

Fairfield (9 schools)

12 mi

Terrace Park (1 school)

10 mi

West (1 school)

13 mi

West Chester (12 schools)

12 mi

Hamtilton (1 school)

14 mi

Liberty Twp (5 schools)

15 mi

Hamilton (33 schools)

16 mi

Other Major Cities in Ohio

Top metros statewide by school count.

Columbus 277 schools Cleveland 178 schools Toledo 119 schools Dayton 102 schools Akron 88 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Cincinnati, Ohio

How many schools are in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Cincinnati has 261 schools, including 172 public and 89 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Cincinnati is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The top-ranked school in Cincinnati on MySchoolScout is Mariemont High School with a composite score of 9.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The top-ranked elementary school in Cincinnati on MySchoolScout is Mariemont Elementary School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The top-ranked middle school in Cincinnati on MySchoolScout is Mariemont Junior High School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best high school in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The top-ranked high school in Cincinnati on MySchoolScout is Mariemont High School with a composite score of 9.7/10.

How many school districts serve Cincinnati, Ohio?

Cincinnati is served by 42 school districts: Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy, Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside Academy, T.c.p. World Academy, Queen City Career Prep High School, Dohn Community, Regeneration Schools Avondale Elementary, Hamilton Cnty Math & Science, Alliance Academy of Cincinnati, Orion Academy, Elevated Excellence Academy, Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati, Horizon Science Academy-cincinnati, Summit Academy Community School - Cincinnati, Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy, Cincinnati Technology Academy, Cincinnati Achievement Academy, Dampe Community School, Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati, Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy, Regeneration Bond Hill, Priority High School, Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory Academy, Cincinnati Public Schools, Deer Park Community City, Winton Woods City, Madeira City, Mariemont City, Mt Healthy City, North College Hill City, Princeton City, Sycamore Community City, Indian Hill Exempted Village, New Richmond Exempted Village, Lakota Local, West Clermont Local, Finneytown Local, Forest Hills Local, Northwest Local, Oak Hills Local, Great Oaks Career Campuses, Cincinnati Classical Academy, Idea Greater Cincinnati Inc.

What is the education level in Cincinnati, Ohio?

According to Census data, 41% of adults in Cincinnati have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The median household income in Cincinnati is approximately $71,489 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Cincinnati, Ohio?

Yes, Cincinnati has 89 private schools alongside 172 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Cecilia Elementary School with a score of 8.9/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Cincinnati is 15.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Cincinnati, Ohio?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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