Top Rankings
Cincinnati Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 35,818 students in Cincinnati Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
65 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
35,818 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
1,982 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Cincinnati Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#652 out of 897 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
57%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
# American Indian Students
75 Students
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
415 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,419 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
21,991 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
61%
17%
# White Students
7,558 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
21%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,328 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,656
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
2,649
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,592
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,731
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,771
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,719
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,567
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,602
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,532
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,563
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,991
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,986
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,392
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,067
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,775 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,080 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$708 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$719 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,775
$17,132
Spending / Student
$20,080
$17,081
Best Cincinnati Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kilgour School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 Herschel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Victory Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Grades: 6-12
| 2,749 students
Rank: #33.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 Edwards Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Grades: K-6
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 2-12
| 327 students
Rank: #55.
Sands Montessori School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6421 Corbly Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview-clifton German Language School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3689 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Grades: K-6
| 677 students
Rank: #77.
Dater Montessori School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2840 Boudinot Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Grades: PK-6
| 739 students
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 8-12
| 38 students
Rank: #99.
Clark Montessori High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 680 students
Rank: #1010.
Mt. Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Mears Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #1111.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #1212.
Covedale School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Sidney Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Rank: #1313.
Clifton Area Neighborhood School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #1414.
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5945 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 717 students
Rank: #1515.
Evanston Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #1616.
North Avondale Montessori School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Clinton Springs Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 604 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
John P. Parker School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5051 Anderson Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sayler Park School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Home City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 363-5100
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 363-5100
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #1919.
Parker Woods Montessori School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4370 Beech Hill Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 596 students
Rank: #2020.
Cheviot School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Grades: PK-6
| 542 students
Rank: #2121.
Virtual High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-7760
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-7760
Grades: K-12
| 279 students
Rank: #2222.
Hartwell School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8320 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-2300
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-2300
Grades: 2-8
| 460 students
Rank: #2323.
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Felicity Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Grades: PK-6
| 365 students
Rank: #2424.
Westwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2981 Montana Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-5900
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-5900
Grades: K-7
| 417 students
Rank: #2525.
James N. Gamble Montessori High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Grades: 7-12
| 669 students
Rank: #2626.
Silverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7451 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 316 students
Rank: #2727.
Woodford Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3716 Woodford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-6400
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-6400
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
Rank: #2828.
Hughes Stem High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 363-7400
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 363-7400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,059 students
Rank: #2929.
Midway School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3156 Glenmore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-3500
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-3500
Grades: PK-7
| 537 students
Rank: #3030.
Roberts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1702 Grand Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-4600
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
Rank: #3131.
George Hays-jennie Porter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cutter St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 280 students
Rank: #3232.
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Seymour Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-1800
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-1800
Grades: PK-8
| 553 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Chase School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4151 Turrill St
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Mt. Airy School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 555 students
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Rockdale Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 Rockdale Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-4700
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-4700
Grades: PK-7
| 291 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cincinnati Public Schools School District?
Cincinnati Public Schools School District manages 65 public schools serving 35,818 students.
What is the rank of Cincinnati Public Schools School District?
Cincinnati Public Schools School District is ranked #651 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati Public Schools School District?
61% of Cincinnati Public Schools School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cincinnati Public Schools School District?
Cincinnati Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Cincinnati Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,080 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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