For the 2026 school year, there are 66 public preschools serving 26,418 students in Cincinnati, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cincinnati, OH are Blue Ash Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and John Foster Dulles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cincinnati, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Cincinnati have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cincinnati, OH (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.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7080 Grantham Way
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7565
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7565
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6481 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Sands Montessori School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6421 Corbly Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Gr: PK-7 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3940 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Riddle Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
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 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Locust Corner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3431 Locust Corner Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1432
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1432
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Reading Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-1001
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-1001
Gr: PK-6 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7110
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7110
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Dater Montessori School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Boudinot Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Gr: PK-6 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1616.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11850 Conrey Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 864-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 864-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Summerside Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4639 Vermona Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7900
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1818.
Clifton Area Neighborhood School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5945 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Gr: PK-7 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Mt. Washington School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Mears Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
John P. Parker School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5051 Anderson Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Gr: PK-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2222.
Covedale School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Sidney Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Cheviot School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Gr: PK-6 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
George Hays-jennie Porter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cutter St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Sayler Park School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Home City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 363-5100
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 363-5100
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
North Avondale Montessori School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Clinton Springs Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Gr: PK-6 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
North College Hill Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Grace Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4787
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4787
Gr: PK-4 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
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%
Rank: #3131.
Evanston Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Felicity Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Gr: PK-6 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Winton Hills Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Winneste Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Mt. Airy School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Gr: PK-6 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
College Hill Fundamental Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Cedar Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Cincinnati, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1660 Sternblock Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 53:1
415 W Court St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
2712 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Gr: 12
249 W Forrer St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 50%
7030 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
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%
876 Glenwood Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
626 Waycross Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Gr: PK-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
125 W North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Center For Employment Resource (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3254 E Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
2475 White St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Gr: K-6 | 169 students
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1905 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Gr: K-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
3520 Central Pkwy Ste 143 Mezz
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
4324 Homer Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(323) 590-9333
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(323) 590-9333
Gr: K-2 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 146:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1540 West North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Gr: K-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8513 Cottonwood Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Gr: 3-4 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Cutter Community Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1310 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
2001 Baltimore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5030 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Maple St
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 482-7115
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 482-7115
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
5425 Winton Ridge Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 91%
8916 Fontainebleau Ter
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 36%
2601 Westwood Northern Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Gr: PK-9 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4342 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7700
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Show 71 more closed public schools in Cincinnati, OH (out of 106 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cincinnati, OH include Blue Ash Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and John Foster Dulles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cincinnati?
66 public preschools are located in Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cincinnati are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cincinnati include: Woodford Academy vs. Pleasant Ridge Montessori School, Winton Hills Academy vs. Stewart Elementary School, Rising Stars At Carthage vs. Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
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