For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,745 students in 45242, OH (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,888 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 45242, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45242, OH are Montgomery Elementary School, Maple Dale Elementary School and Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45242 have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45242, OH have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45242, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Gr: K-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Maple Dale Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Hagewa Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Gr: K-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Aldine Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Gr: 5-7 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Cooper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Gr: 7-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45242, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45242, OH include Montgomery Elementary School, Maple Dale Elementary School and Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45242?
5 public schools are located in 45242.
What percentage of students in 45242 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 45242 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45242?
45242 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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