Northwest Local School District
School District · Cincinnati, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,991
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Northwest Local?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northwest Local as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Monfort Heights Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colerain Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Run Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#585 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,991
$1,666 vs Ohio median
District size
8,465 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Northwest Local ranks #585 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Northwest Local's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Monfort Heights Elementary School (6.9/10), Colerain Elementary School (6.6/10), and Pleasant Run Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Northwest Local
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monfort Heights Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Colerain Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasant Run Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Struble Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Taylor Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Colerain Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | White Oak Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Colerain High School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Pleasant Run Middle School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Northwest High School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwest Local
Northwest Local is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 8,465 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $12,991 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Northwest Local demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Monfort Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest Local students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 63.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Northwest Local, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest Local with test data.
Schools in Northwest Local
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cincinnati
- Total Enrollment
- 8,465
- Teachers (FTE)
- 456
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest Local?
Northwest Local has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Northwest Local?
The average composite rating for Northwest Local 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 Northwest Local?
Northwest Local spends $12,991 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest Local?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest Local is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwest Local?
Monfort Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Northwest Local with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest Local?
Across schools in Northwest Local with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwest Local compare to other districts in Ohio?
Northwest Local has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 11 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.8%
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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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