Top Rankings
Cincinnati School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 public middle schools serving 21,924 students in Cincinnati School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Ohio.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cincinnati School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
66 Schools
1,244 Schools
# Students
34,858 Students
562,575 Students
# Teachers
2,138 Teachers
34,195 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cincinnati School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 916 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#642 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
63%
Graduation Rate
73%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
59%
22%
% White
21%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,320 is higher than the state median of $17,287. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,633 is higher than the state median of $17,235. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$708 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$719 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,320
$17,287
Spending / Student
$20,633
$17,235
Best Cincinnati School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1908 Seymour Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-1800
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-1800
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
Academy Of World Languages School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2030 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-7800
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Rees E. Price Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1228 Considine Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 363-0000
Gr: PK-7 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Carson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4323 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 363-9800
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 363-9800
Gr: PK-7 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
Roselawn Condon School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1594 Summit Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-4800
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-4800
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
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%
Rank: #2222.
Riverview East Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3555 Kellogg Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 363-3400
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 363-3400
Gr: PK-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2323.
Hughes Stem High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 363-7400
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 363-7400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Pleasant Hill Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 W North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-4300
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-4300
Gr: PK-7 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Gilbert A. Dater High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2146 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-7200
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-7200
Gr: 7-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Aiken New Tech High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6760
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6760
Gr: 6-12 | 1,195 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Withrow University High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2488 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9200
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-9200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,328 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Western Hills University High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2144 Ferguson Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8900
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 1,352 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Woodward Career Technical High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7005 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-9300
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 363-9300
Gr: 7-12 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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