For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,970 students in 45251, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45251, OH are Colerain Elementary School, Colerain Middle School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45251 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45251, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45251, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Gr: K-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Colerain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3173 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Gr: K-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
45251, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10133 Pottinger Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Gr: 3-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45251, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45251, OH include Colerain Elementary School, Colerain Middle School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45251?
3 public elementary schools are located in 45251.
What is the racial composition of students in 45251?
45251 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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