For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,584 students in 45242, OH (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,888 private students). 71% 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 52%), 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 34% (majority Black).
Best 45242, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Grades: K-4
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Dale Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Hagewa Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Grades: K-4
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Aldine Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Grades: 4-6
| 943 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5757 Cooper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Grades: 7-8
| 859 students
Rank: #55.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Grades: 8-12
| 1,677 students
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?
71% 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 34% (majority Black).
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