For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,753 students in 45202, OH (there are , serving 566 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 45202, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45202, OH 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.
Public schools in zipcode 45202 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45202, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45202, OH Public Schools (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
Rank: n/an/a
2120 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Grades: PK
| 155 students
45202, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cutter Community Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1310 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
600 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(614) 995-1985
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(614) 995-1985
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Lytle St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-1121
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-1121
Grades: K-6
| 126 students
1910 Race St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 731-1527
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 731-1527
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20 E Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-0448
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-0448
Grades: K-5
| 39 students
1100 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-1129
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-1129
Grades: 12
| 652 students
2120 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
115 W 14th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5800
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45202, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45202, OH include School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 45202?
3 public schools are located in 45202.
What percentage of students in 45202 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 45202 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45202?
45202 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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