For the 2025 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 43,590 students in Cincinnati, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cincinnati, OH are Walnut Hills High School, Mariemont Junior High School and Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cincinnati, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Cincinnati have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
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 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
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 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
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 | 634 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
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 | 859 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Nagel Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Nagel Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5407
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-5407
Gr: 7-8 | 1,075 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview-clifton German Language School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3689 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Gr: K-8 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Rapid Run Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6345 Rapid Run Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 467-0300
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 467-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Bridgetown Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 Race Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 574-3511
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 574-3511
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
T.c.p. World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6000 Ridge Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 531-9500
Gr: K-7 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Rank: #1414.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5280 Foley Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 922-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 922-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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-7 | 286 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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 | 620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Colerain Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Jessup Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-4300
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 741-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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-7 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Westwood School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2981 Montana Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-5900
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-5900
Gr: K-8 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2000
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,318 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3030.
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 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Pleasant Run Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11770 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-2400
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Alliance Academy Of Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Gr: K-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Hartwell School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8320 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-2300
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-2300
Gr: 2-8 | 466 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
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%
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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 middle schools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cincinnati, OH include Walnut Hills High School, Mariemont Junior High School and Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students.
How many public middle schools are located in Cincinnati?
75 public middle schools are located in Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cincinnati are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cincinnati 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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