Excellent
#80 of 713 private schools in OH
Top 11% of private schools
Skyward Academy
High School · Cincinnati, OH
A private high school in Cincinnati, OH serving grades 5th – 12th.
9994 ZIG ZAG RD, Cincinnati, OH 45242
- 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OH.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in OH
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
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Where Skyward Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,869
Median home value
$421,200
Median rent
$1,781/mo
College educated
70%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45242; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy of CincinnatiPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Arch Bishop Moeller High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Sycamore High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 8–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,677 | Compare → |
| The Schilling School for Gifted ChildrenPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 41 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Skyward Academy is listed in Cincinnati, OH; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Skyward Academy
Skyward Academy is a private high school in Cincinnati, OH, serving approximately 67 students in grades 5th-12th with a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 713 private schools in OH.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyward Academy
What grades does Skyward Academy serve?
Skyward Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Skyward Academy?
Skyward Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyward Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyward Academy is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Skyward Academy rank in OH?
Skyward Academy ranks #80 of 713 private schools in OH.
What is Skyward Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyward Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Skyward Academy a private school?
Yes, Skyward Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Skyward Academy a religious school?
No, Skyward Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 85% M / 15% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 184 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hamilton County
- Phone
- (513) 222-4611
- Area population (ZIP 45242)
- 22,253
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45242; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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