For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,651 students in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Over The Rhine are School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,296 students
Rank: #22.
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 E Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Grades: PK-6
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH include School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati?
the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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