For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,680 students in 45212, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 45212, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45212, OH are Sharpsburg Elementary School, Williams Avenue Elementary School and Norwood View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45212 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45212, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45212, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharpsburg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Smith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2132 Williams Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Norwood View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5328 Carthage Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Norwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
45212, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2132 Williams Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(877) 644-6338
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45212, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45212, OH include Sharpsburg Elementary School, Williams Avenue Elementary School and Norwood View Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45212?
6 public schools are located in 45212.
What percentage of students in 45212 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 45212 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45212?
45212 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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