For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 864 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Northside are Parker Woods Montessori School and Chase School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Woods Montessori School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4370 Beech Hill Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Chase School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4151 Turrill St
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati, OH include Parker Woods Montessori School and Chase School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati?
the neighborhood of Northside, Cincinnati public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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