For the 2025 school year, there are 54 public high schools serving 40,208 students in Cincinnati, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Cincinnati, OH are Walnut Hills High School, Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students and Madeira High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cincinnati, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Cincinnati have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Cincinnati, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walnut Hills High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Cincinnati, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 2,500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 3-12 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
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 | 1,002 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
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: 8-12 | 1,677 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Indian Hill High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6865 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4550
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Anderson High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7560 Forest Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 232-2772
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 232-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Hills High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Ebenezer Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Gr: 9-12 | 2,285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Reading Junior Senior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 733-4422
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 733-4422
Gr: 7-12 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Deer Park Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8351 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Gr: K-12 | 1,296 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6100 Desmond St
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Priority High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 57:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Princeton High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1503
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1503
Gr: 9-12 | 1,691 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1717.
St. Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1818.
Clark Montessori High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Gr: 7-12 | 751 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Northwest High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10761 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 948 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2020.
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Salvia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Colerain High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Cheviot Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,754 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2222.
Finneytown Secondary Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8916 Fontainebleau Ter
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 931-0712
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 931-0712
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2323.
Norwood High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Gr: K-12 | 975 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Lockland Junior Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
249 W Forrer St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2626.
James N. Gamble Montessori High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Gr: 7-12 | 716 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Winton Woods High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2420
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2828.
Oyler School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Hatmaker St
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 363-4100
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 363-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2929.
Roberts Academy
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1702 Grand Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-4600
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-4600
Gr: PK-11 | 726 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
North College Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4783
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4783
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Mount Auburn Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 975-3391
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 975-3391
Gr: K-12 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Queen City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
791 E Mcmillan St
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 475-0222
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3333.
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5098 Glencrossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Cincinnati Digital Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-2040
Gr: K-12 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Shroder High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-6900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 743 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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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%
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 student 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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Cincinnati, OH include Walnut Hills High School, Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students and Madeira High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cincinnati?
54 public high schools are located in Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Cincinnati are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cincinnati include: Turpin High School vs. Anderson High School, Anderson High School vs. Turpin High School, James N. Gamble Montessori High School vs. Clark Montessori High School
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