For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,499 students in 45245, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45245, OH are Clough Pike Elementary School, Merwin Elementary School and Locust Corner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45245 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45245, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45245, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clough Pike Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
808 Clough Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 943-6700
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 943-6700
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Merwin Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 Gaskins Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7800
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7800
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Locust Corner Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3431 Locust Corner Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1432
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-1432
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Withamsville-tobasco Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Britton Boulevard
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 943-6900
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 943-6900
Gr: K-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Summerside Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4639 Vermona Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7900
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45245, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45245, OH include Clough Pike Elementary School, Merwin Elementary School and Locust Corner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45245?
5 public elementary schools are located in 45245.
What is the racial composition of students in 45245?
45245 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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