For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,997 students in 45236, OH (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,206 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in 45236, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45236, OH are Blue Ash Elementary School, Amity Elementary School and Deer Park Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45236 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45236, OH have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45236, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ash Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Amity Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4320 E Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-5995
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-5995
Gr: PK-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Deer Park Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8351 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Gr: 7-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Silverton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7451 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
45236, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8688 Donna Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-6662
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-6662
Gr: K-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
8688 Donna Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-6662
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-6662
Gr: PK | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45236, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45236, OH include Blue Ash Elementary School, Amity Elementary School and Deer Park Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in 45236?
4 public schools are located in 45236.
What percentage of students in 45236 go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in 45236 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45236?
45236 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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