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Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. A school shapes not only a child's academic growth but also their social development, emotional well-being, and future opportunities. Researching schools thoroughly allows parents to make an informed choice that aligns with their child's needs, learning style, and long-term success. The value of this research cannot be overstated, as it impacts nearly every aspect of a child's formative years.

  1. Ensuring Academic Excellence and the Right Learning Environment Not all schools offer the same quality of education. Researching schools helps parents identify institutions with strong academic programs, experienced teachers, and a curriculum that matches their child's learning style. Some children thrive in structured, traditional settings, while others may benefit from progressive or alternative education models (such as Montessori, Waldorf, or project-based learning). By evaluating test scores, graduation rates, college acceptance statistics, and teaching methodologies, parents can select a school that fosters academic success.

    Additionally, some schools specialize in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), arts, or vocational training. If a child shows a particular talent or interest, finding a school that nurtures those strengths can be life-changing.

  2. Assessing School Culture and Social Development A school's environment plays a crucial role in a child's emotional and social growth. Researching a school's culture-through visits, parent reviews, and discussions with current families-helps parents gauge whether it promotes inclusivity, kindness, and positive behavior. Schools with strong anti-bullying policies, mental health support, and extracurricular activities contribute to a child's confidence and interpersonal skills.

    For example, a shy child might benefit from a smaller school with close-knit peer groups, while an outgoing child might thrive in a larger, more diverse setting. Understanding a school's values (such as emphasis on collaboration vs. competition) ensures alignment with family priorities.

  3. Safety and Well-Being A school's safety policies are non-negotiable. Researching factors such as campus security, emergency protocols, and staff training helps parents feel confident in their child's physical and emotional safety. Schools with strong counseling services, anti-harassment policies, and a supportive atmosphere can make a significant difference in a child's mental health.

  4. Extracurricular Opportunities and Personal Growth Beyond academics, schools offer clubs, sports, arts, and leadership programs that shape well-rounded individuals. Researching these opportunities allows parents to choose a school where their child can explore passions, develop new skills, and build confidence. A school with strong music programs, robotics teams, or debate clubs could ignite a lifelong interest or career path.

  5. Logistical and Financial Considerations Practical factors-such as location, transportation, school hours, and tuition costs-play a major role in decision-making. Researching public vs. private, charter, or magnet schools helps families assess affordability and convenience. Some schools offer scholarships, before/after-school care, or flexible schedules that fit working parents' needs.

  6. Long-Term Impact on Future Opportunities A strong educational foundation opens doors to higher education and career paths. Researching a school's alumni success, college counseling, and partnerships with local businesses or universities can give a child a competitive edge.

Conclusion

Investing time in researching schools empowers parents to make the best choice for their child's unique needs. A well-chosen school fosters academic achievement, personal growth, and lifelong success, making the effort invaluable. By thoroughly evaluating options, parents can ensure their child thrives in an environment that nurtures their potential.

The following report contains those schools that are completely or partially within the county.

Where available, the school's name contains a link to that school's website.
 

Elementary Schools

School NameGrade Span
Grades
StudentEthnicity
Metrics
*no website available↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Totals↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ % Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Academy For Multilingual Immersion Studies*PK087730917505612.5036.360.0059.541.600.0018.91
Academy Of World Languages School*PK088430615805484.7464.233.4724.822.740.0013.80
Alliance Academy Of CincinnatiKG083320511603543.3987.010.003.396.210.0012.59
Amity Elementary School*PK069840685058972.339.340.346.6211.3848.5616.21
Ayer Elementary School*KG066243280057482.934.183.664.015.2319.1617.90
Blue Ash Elementary*PK041454730061860.685.9920.875.506.9615.0518.73
Bond Hill Academy*PK06851803202971.0189.230.343.705.720.0014.85
Bramble SchoolPKPK200020.00100.000.000.000.000.000.67
C O Harrison Elementary School*PK051677780094576.309.520.534.559.1049.5221.98
Carson School*PK0716648584073510.8846.260.4131.4311.020.0019.93
Charles W Springmyer Elementary School*KG05713650043682.804.592.293.676.6532.1122.95
Chase School*PK06861634402939.2278.500.003.758.530.0013.19
Cheviot School*PK0710838276056624.0360.250.714.2410.780.0016.65
Cincinnati Achievement AcademyKG0822866101691.1888.170.006.514.140.0016.90
Cincinnati Classical AcademyKG0796402104060284.051.665.654.154.490.0018.19
Clifton Area Neighborhood School*PK067322729032942.8636.788.215.176.9954.1017.32
Colerain Elementary School*KG05935720066550.9822.415.267.0714.2953.9817.97
College Hill Fundamental Academy*PK06763035404333.4686.840.232.776.700.0016.05
Covedale School*PK067029666043230.3253.010.007.419.260.0016.30
Crosby Elementary School*KG051256790080493.660.870.371.993.1117.6629.72
Dampe Community SchoolKG068742001020.00100.000.000.000.000.0021.47
Dater Montessori School*PK0620246389075430.7758.620.003.457.160.0020.87
Delshire Elementary School*PK05943590045358.5023.181.325.5211.4866.0020.59
Dublin Preparatory Academy Dba Northside Preparatory AcademyKG08511529302961.0191.550.001.695.740.0022.77
Early Childhood Center*PKKG3590003599.1949.864.7424.5111.7078.8314.36
Elevated Excellence AcademyKG08431260611.6498.360.000.000.000.0010.34
Elm Avenue Elementary SchoolKG04231710019480.418.250.524.646.194.1218.30
Ethel M. Taylor Academy*PK06541523002363.8186.860.421.277.630.0013.13
Evanston Academy*PK06381824102613.4591.190.383.071.920.0012.60
Evendale Elementary School*PK05691330020252.9728.221.987.439.4141.589.85
Fairview-clifton German Language School*KG0811847472066433.7352.711.812.419.3451.9616.46
Finneytown ElementaryKG0611044183063426.0341.9610.575.6815.7765.7717.32
Frederick Douglass School*PK06551603202474.4586.640.402.026.480.0011.03
George Hays-jennie Porter School*PK06571893402801.0794.640.000.713.570.0013.73
Glendale Elementary School*PK05392010024013.3335.000.4245.835.4271.6714.12
Hamilton Cnty Math & SciencePK0810339612106201.7788.390.001.138.7183.5520.67
Harrison Elementary School*KG051025430064589.771.400.473.265.1256.5926.29
Heritage Hill Elementary School*KG0563338004019.7315.461.2569.833.7492.2713.59
Hilltop Elementary SchoolKG04552210027685.872.171.454.356.161.0917.77
Horizon Science Academy-cincinnatiKG08211088902180.0084.860.465.968.720.0010.38
Houston Educational Service And Early Childhood Center*PKPK21900021935.6233.7916.895.028.680.0027.38
Hyde Park School*KG068341873057468.4715.853.145.057.4921.9517.82
Idea Greater Cincinnati IncKG0816260724801,0176.6967.850.0020.165.310.0026.76
Indian Hill Elementary School*030505230052376.672.299.375.546.129.9417.84
Indian Hill Primary Elementary School*KG021493430049277.642.858.334.886.307.1119.57
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School*PK0619225729047824.4861.720.424.399.000.0016.61
John Foster Dulles Elementary School*PK052505990084987.873.420.822.595.3024.2626.53
John P. Parker School*PK061062134303626.9176.520.555.8010.220.0015.61
Kilgour School*KG069040374056770.1919.402.291.766.3520.6318.17
Leap Academy At North Fairmount*PK061222163903771.5964.460.0029.973.980.0015.12
Lincoln Heights Elementary School*KG0528207002350.0094.890.000.434.680.0014.69
Lockland Elementary SchoolPK063615329021817.8947.250.4622.4811.930.0018.96
Loveland Elementary School*030406010060185.022.664.493.334.4915.8119.70
Loveland Primary School*010206320063282.442.225.063.167.1217.5621.79
Maddux Elementary School*KG068040296057884.433.290.875.366.0623.3617.22
Madeira Elementary School*KG051337310086484.611.042.205.796.376.2521.07
Maple Dale Elementary School*KG04924900058270.624.128.255.5011.5114.6018.19
Mariemont Elementary School*KG066436372049985.772.612.205.014.4116.0316.64
Mercer Elementary School*KG0685454102064182.532.032.035.777.6420.9016.49
Miami Whitewater Elementary School*KG05995790067887.171.771.034.725.3150.1520.42
Midway School*PK069736965053111.6868.170.9412.996.210.0017.58
Monfort Heights Elementary School*KG051124630057556.0020.178.172.7812.8752.3518.55
Montgomery Elementary School*KG04974260052367.883.8215.306.126.8811.4718.68
Mt. Airy School*PK061103836805613.3970.593.3917.475.170.0016.85
Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center*PKKG29000029012.0761.033.7912.7610.340.0022.31
Mt. Healthy North Elementary School*01060465107057215.0356.472.8012.9412.760.0011.67
Mt. Healthy Preparatory And Fitness AcademyKG08291145201953.5987.180.002.566.670.0029.46
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School*010605019405959.2467.731.688.4012.940.0012.40
Mt. Washington School*PK076119134028641.6136.361.054.9016.080.0013.82
North Avondale Montessori School*PK0614638461059118.1070.560.683.726.940.0021.10
North College Hill Elementary School*PK04102374004767.9874.370.635.0411.970.0017.00
Norwood View Elementary SchoolPK05612030026459.4717.800.0012.889.850.0013.33
Oakdale Elementary School*KG051146260074081.356.491.763.516.8945.9522.09
Orion AcademyKG083625215604442.7080.181.132.2513.740.0018.50
Parker Woods Montessori School*PK0615839669062339.8147.190.802.0910.110.0019.70
Pleasant Hill Academy*PK07642796904124.6177.430.249.478.250.0015.73
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School*PK06139509106075439.9242.970.536.5010.080.0022.51
Pleasant Run Elementary School*KG051276930082027.3244.886.958.7812.070.0018.22
Reading Elementary School*PK06148521107077666.2414.181.036.7011.860.0016.13
Rees E. Price Academy*PK078732459047010.4344.470.2136.608.300.0016.42
Regeneration Bond HillKG0443168002110.0094.790.000.474.740.0017.58
Regeneration Schools Avondale ElementaryKG044086001263.1792.060.000.793.970.0021.00
Rising Stars At Aiken New Tech/college Hill*PKPK47000476.3889.362.132.130.000.004.66
Rising Stars At Carthage*PK0117167002386.3042.020.4246.644.620.0020.32
Rising Stars At Vine*PKPK15500015513.5577.421.941.945.160.0011.96
Riverside Community School Inc. Dba Riverside AcademyKG082810155018427.7256.520.003.8011.960.0015.33
Rockdale Academy*PK06571644102623.8284.351.154.206.490.0013.80
Roll Hill School*PK06782253703403.2481.760.299.415.290.0013.65
Roselawn Condon School*PK088319811803994.0183.710.004.767.520.0012.12
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy*PK06672023303021.9989.070.331.666.950.0013.63
Sands Montessori School*PK0616143582067868.2914.012.362.6512.6834.0722.46
Sayler Park School*PK0846161115032255.5924.840.005.9013.660.0013.89
Sharonville Elementary SchoolKG05533130036624.0429.519.8427.878.740.0014.64
Sharpsburg ElementaryPK05671910025854.2615.890.3918.6010.850.0015.66
Sherwood Elementary School*PK0626637284072282.551.661.667.206.9314.4021.20
Silverton Elementary*PK06711884303029.9378.150.003.648.280.0011.88
South Avondale School*PK06642154003190.9491.850.001.575.640.0015.39
Springdale Elementary School*PK051303820051217.5843.553.3228.527.0357.0317.66
St Bernard-elmwood Place Elementary School*KG065420336029338.5739.930.004.7816.7283.6210.85
Stewart Elementary School*PK051293670049621.987.669.2750.0011.0973.7918.04
Struble Elementary School*KG051306770080728.7540.8911.288.1810.900.0016.99
Summit Academy Community School - CincinnatiKG086383608022.5056.250.002.5018.750.008.00
Summit Elementary School*KG066036491051584.082.912.912.917.1823.8817.67
Symmes Elementary School*PK042155220073746.688.8228.365.9710.1821.5716.07
T.c.p. World AcademyKG07352427603530.2891.500.007.370.8588.1023.53
Taylor Elementary School*KG051166330074931.1139.522.0010.8116.560.0016.46
Terrace Park Elementary School*PK065323647033688.392.080.894.464.175.3616.64
The Norwood Montessori SchoolPK027518009372.0410.752.154.3010.750.0018.83
Three Rivers Elementary*PK042075420074989.451.340.403.605.2150.8719.21
Vermont Avenue Elementary SchoolKG04401650020566.3414.631.957.329.7611.2218.81
Westwood School*KG086226552037910.0373.090.008.448.440.0015.02
William H Taft Elementary School*PK06471702902468.1378.051.224.078.540.0013.67
Williams Avenue Elementary SchoolPK05631800024373.668.640.008.649.050.0015.06
Wilson Elementary School*KG068946795065188.170.921.233.076.615.6818.19
Winton Hills Academy*PK06831893403062.6187.580.001.967.840.0015.62
Winton Woods Elementary School*03040545005456.2451.385.1428.998.2683.6723.35
Winton Woods Primary*01020542005427.5642.254.6135.989.5989.6718.48
Woodford Academy*PK061091943103344.7984.730.004.196.290.0012.50
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolPK0536143001796.1574.301.1210.617.820.0011.19

Middle/Secondary Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Bridgetown Middle School*060800635063579.218.981.572.527.720.0021.17
Colerain Middle School*060800555055544.6833.332.525.5913.8760.7215.12
Delhi Middle School*060800530053068.4916.981.704.917.9258.1117.67
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School*04060491452094362.577.5317.506.575.8314.6318.56
Harrison Middle School*0608001,06901,06991.021.500.653.093.7436.6723.62
Hartwell School*02080273193046612.4540.560.6441.205.150.0019.38
Indian Hill Middle School*060800548054873.912.5511.135.666.750.0012.87
Loveland Intermediate School*04060327283061084.593.772.463.935.2513.6120.00
Loveland Middle School*070800664066486.142.711.963.016.1713.7020.12
Madeira Middle School*060800381038184.780.791.056.047.358.1416.21
Mariemont Junior High School*070800252025287.300.791.985.164.7614.2913.88
Mt Healthy Junior High School*070800458045810.0470.310.878.5210.260.0013.88
Nagel Middle School*0708001,07501,07585.862.421.774.375.5818.8818.02
North College Hill Middle School0508010833504436.0979.010.005.429.480.0014.89
Norwood Middle School060800374037460.1617.380.5316.045.880.0013.85
Pleasant Run Middle School*060800651065129.3443.633.0710.2913.670.0015.17
Princeton Community Middle School0608001,31801,31814.8040.142.2836.126.6872.6117.57
Rapid Run Middle School*060800612061285.296.050.492.295.880.0018.00
Regeneration Middle School05080388001180.0092.370.002.545.080.0019.67
Sycamore Junior High School*070800859085963.218.0315.257.456.0517.6917.90
Taylor Middle School05080145471061687.011.620.813.576.9835.0618.67
White Oak Middle School*060800722072241.8334.217.204.8511.9145.9817.55
Winton Woods Intermediate School*0506029126705586.8153.233.7626.1610.0482.6220.67
Winton Woods Middle School*07080065006506.6256.313.5424.628.9284.1512.04
Wyoming Middle School05080168466063477.1311.511.742.377.267.8916.83

High Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati091200024424437.3049.180.002.8710.660.0027.11
Aiken New Tech High School*0612003418541,1955.6169.371.9218.494.600.0015.68
Anderson High School*09120001,1771,17783.522.382.385.276.4620.5615.93
Challengeu Ohio Community School0912000646470.3128.130.000.001.560.0064.00
Clark Montessori High School*07120028646575134.8954.190.533.736.6649.1318.89
Colerain High School*09120001,7541,75443.9036.553.365.8710.3263.5122.92
Deer Park Jr/sr High School*07120017932550467.869.522.387.7412.5051.5911.97
Dohn Community09120001,6751,6752.6393.430.000.903.040.0032.31
Finneytown Secondary Campus*07120017835853628.7348.886.347.658.4072.0115.06
Gilbert A. Dater High School*0712002496468959.9453.180.6731.175.030.0014.73
Hughes Stem High School*0712003388181,1564.3383.820.356.315.190.0015.62
Indian Hill High School*091200065965974.053.4911.535.315.610.0013.46
James N. Gamble Montessori High School07120025546171614.1171.510.566.287.540.0015.66
Lockland Junior Senior High School*0712006118524621.5450.410.0017.4810.570.0022.38
Loveland High School*09120001,2701,27088.032.442.444.023.0710.7919.54
Madeira High School*091200044244287.330.681.815.434.757.6913.81
Mariemont High School*091200045245288.051.111.333.985.530.0012.74
Mt Healthy High School*09120008428429.6271.141.198.559.500.0016.19
North College Hill High School*09120003953956.3374.180.007.8511.650.0014.32
Northwest High School*091200094894831.1241.673.2711.5012.4562.7622.52
Norwood High School091200044844859.6019.640.0014.066.700.0013.88
Oak Hills High School*09120002,2852,28580.967.921.273.246.610.0024.57
Princeton High School*09120001,6911,69117.9240.513.4331.646.5166.4117.46
Princeton Innovation Center*0812002827230010.6732.670.6749.676.330.0027.27
Priority High School07120078921701.1897.650.001.180.000.0056.67
Queen City Career Prep High School091200075755.3388.000.001.335.330.0010.71
Reading Junior Senior High School*07120024841866675.3811.560.755.866.460.0015.61
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School*0712002194967153.3688.530.002.805.310.0016.06
Shroder High School*0612002315127434.4488.430.001.215.920.0016.89
St Bernard-elmwood Place Junior/senior High School07120011722133836.9835.210.0013.6114.2081.9512.07
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati0912000474742.5544.680.000.0012.770.007.83
Sycamore High School*08120021,6751,67759.759.4215.748.176.9219.6215.20
Taylor High School*091200061461492.510.650.981.953.9139.9017.47
Turpin High School*09120001,0021,00288.621.403.292.504.1913.1715.36
Virtual High School*091200025625613.6772.660.008.205.470.0051.20
Walnut Hills High School*0712007041,7962,50059.9221.286.684.327.8023.8419.13
Western Hills University High School*0712002961,0561,3528.6554.960.3030.475.620.0020.19
William Henry Harrison High School*09120001,1861,18691.231.430.763.123.4637.6127.72
Winton Woods High School*09120001,2621,2626.9757.532.4625.757.2985.1015.97
Withrow University High School*0712003509781,3281.8877.560.6016.423.540.0015.65
Woodward Career Technical High School*0712001776698462.4883.450.4710.053.550.0013.83
Wyoming High School091200058758771.0415.162.393.757.678.5215.09

Special Education (All Grades)

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Lighthouse School*08120010455523.6469.090.000.007.270.005.53

Vocational and Career Schools

School Name↑↓ Lowest↑↓ Highest↑↓ PK-K↑↓ 1-5↑↓ 6-8↑↓ 9-12↑↓ Total↑↓ % White↑↓ % Black↑↓ % Asian↑↓ % Latino↑↓ % Other↑↓ Free Lunch↑↓ Teacher Ratio↑↓
Diamond Oaks Cdc*111200060360364.8425.040.664.155.3153.4014.71
Instructional Resource Center*0512000303083.3313.330.000.003.330.000.30
Scarlet Oaks Cdc*111200092692648.9230.671.4013.825.1853.5615.43


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus, National Center for Education Statistics

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