For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,605 students in 45206, OH (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,829 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 45206, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45206, OH are Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students, Priority High School and Queen City Career Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45206 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45206, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45206, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 3-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Grades: 7-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Queen City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
791 E Mcmillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Frederick Douglass School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2627 Park Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Dampe Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Dohn Community
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
608 E Mcmillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 281-6100
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 281-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
45206, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(877) 644-6338
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-6100
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45206, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45206, OH include Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students, Priority High School and Queen City Career Prep High School.
How many public schools are located in 45206?
6 public schools are located in 45206.
What percentage of students in 45206 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 45206 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45206?
45206 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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