For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,232 students in 45212, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45212, OH are Sharpsburg Elementary School, Williams Avenue Elementary School and Norwood View Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45212 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45212, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45212, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
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 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
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 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Norwood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2506
Gr: PK-2 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
45212, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2132 Williams Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(877) 644-6338
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 8-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45212, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45212, OH include Sharpsburg Elementary School, Williams Avenue Elementary School and Norwood View Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45212?
5 public elementary schools are located in 45212.
What is the racial composition of students in 45212?
45212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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