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 56 public elementary schools serving 31,952 students in Cincinnati Public Schools School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 34% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
65 Schools
2,541 Schools
# Students
35,818 Students
1,115,538 Students
# Teachers
1,982 Teachers
62,128 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
0.53
# American Indian Students
75 Students
1,405 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
415 Students
29,834 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,419 Students
79,506 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
7%
# Black Students
21,991 Students
195,812 Students
% Black Students
61%
18%
# White Students
7,558 Students
736,918 Students
% White Students
21%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
1,064 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,328 Students
70,999 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,656
26,401
# Students in K Grade:
2,649
119,383
# 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
96,576
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,563
94,839
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,991
12,412
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,986
12,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,392
13,451
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,067
13,037
# 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 Elementary 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.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #15 - 1615. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #29 - 3229. - 32.
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: #29 - 3229. - 32.
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: #29 - 3229. - 32.
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
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Winton Hills Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Winneste Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #3333.
College Hill Fundamental Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Cedar Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #3434.
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Grades: 5-12
| 678 students
Rank: #3535.
Academy Of World Languages School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-7800
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
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