Cincinnati Public Schools School District
School District · Cincinnati, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
65
41 elem, 1 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
65
41 elem, 1 mid, 13 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,415
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#574 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,415
+$4,758 vs Ohio median
District size
34,860 students
Much larger than Ohio median
About Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati Public Schools is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 65 schools. The district educates 34,860 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1. The district invests $19,415 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Cincinnati Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kilgour School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cincinnati Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.6% and ELA proficiency of 39.9%.
The district includes 41 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 13 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cincinnati Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools
65 schools Elementary Schools 41
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 13
Other Schools 10
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cincinnati
- Total Enrollment
- 34,860
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,152
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Cincinnati Public Schools has 65 schools in total — 41 elementary, 1 middle, and 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cincinnati Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Cincinnati Public Schools is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Cincinnati Public Schools spends $19,415 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cincinnati Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cincinnati Public Schools is 16.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Kilgour School is the highest-rated school in Cincinnati Public Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Across schools in Cincinnati Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cincinnati Public Schools compare to other districts in Ohio?
Cincinnati Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 65 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.9%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in OH
Compare Cincinnati Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Columbus City Schools District (116)
- Cleveland Municipal (93)
- Toledo City (57)
- Akron City (48)
- South-western City (34)
- Dayton City (28)
- Olentangy Local (28)
- Westerville City (24)
- Hilliard City (24)
- Dublin City (24)
- Lakota Local (22)
- Worthington City (19)
- Canton City (18)
- Springfield City School District (17)
- Lorain City (15)
- Youngstown City (15)
- Pickerington Local (15)
- Newark City (14)
- Kettering City School District (13)
- Parma City (13)
- Sylvania Schools (13)
- Willoughby-eastlake City (13)
- Mentor Exempted Village (13)
- Centerville City (12)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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