For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 796 students in 45203, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45203, OH are George Hays-jennie Porter School and Cincinnati Digital Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45203 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45203, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45203, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Hays-jennie Porter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cutter St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cincinnati Digital Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
45203, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 W Court St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 723-1513
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 723-1513
Gr: 11-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45203, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45203, OH include George Hays-jennie Porter School and Cincinnati Digital Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45203?
2 public elementary schools are located in 45203.
What is the racial composition of students in 45203?
45203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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