For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,208 students in 45208, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,768 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 45208, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45208, OH are Kilgour School, Hyde Park School and Clark Montessori High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45208 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45208, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45208, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kilgour School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 Herschel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 Edwards Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Clark Montessori High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Withrow University High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2488 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9200
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
45208, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4900 Eastern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3200
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3200
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 74%
2488 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9000
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9000
Gr: 8-12
2488 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9100
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45208, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45208, OH include Kilgour School, Hyde Park School and Clark Montessori High School.
How many public schools are located in 45208?
4 public schools are located in 45208.
What percentage of students in 45208 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 45208 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45208?
45208 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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