For the 2026 school year, there are 195 public schools serving 107,655 students in Hamilton County, OH (there are 141 private schools, serving 37,466 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, OH are Terrace Park Elementary School, Walnut Hills High School and Hilltop Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Park Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
723 Elm Ave
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 272-7700
Terrace Park, OH 45174
(513) 272-7700
Gr: K-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills High School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3250 Victory Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 2,453 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Gr: K-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mariemont Junior High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3847 Southern Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7300
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Gr: K-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Madeira Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Thomas Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 985-6080
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 985-6080
Gr: K-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6750 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7400
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7400
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Elm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
134 Elm Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7000
Gr: K-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3555 Kellogg Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 3-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Ayer Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8471 Forest Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-3811
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-3811
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Maple Dale Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Hagewa Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Gr: K-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Kilgour School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 Herschel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8382 New Haven Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 738-1717
Gr: K-5 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2465 Little Dry Run Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 231-3240
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 231-3240
Gr: K-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6100 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4703
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4703
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Charles W Springmyer Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4179 Ebenezer Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Madeira High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7465 Loannes Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Gr: 9-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
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: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mariemont High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Warrior Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Wyoming High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
106 Pendery Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2222.
Madeira Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6612 Miami Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 561-5555
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 561-5555
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2323.
Indian Hill Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6845 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4642
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4642
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2424.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8400 Northport Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-2270
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-2270
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2525.
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33 Vermont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7345
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7345
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Wyoming Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17 Wyoming Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7170
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7170
Gr: 5-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5200 Aldine Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Gr: 5-7 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3401 Edwards Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2600 Bartels Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7000
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7000
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3131.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
943 Rosetree Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-0780
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-0780
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3232.
Sycamore Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5757 Cooper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1760
Gr: 7-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3333.
Turpin High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 Bartels Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7770
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7770
Gr: 9-12 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3434.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3535.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3850 Virginia Ct
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1100
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1100
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Hamilton County 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%
3439 Wayne Ave
North Bend, OH 45052
(513) 353-2340
North Bend, OH 45052
(513) 353-2340
Gr: 4-6 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, OH include Terrace Park Elementary School, Walnut Hills High School and Hilltop Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
198 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamilton County include: Rapid Run Middle School vs. Delhi Middle School, Pleasant Run Middle School vs. Colerain Middle School, Delhi Middle School vs. Rapid Run Middle School
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