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Best Cincinnati Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 141 public elementary schools serving 66,126 students in Cincinnati, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH are Hilltop Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School and Madeira Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cincinnati, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cincinnati have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cincinnati, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
425 Oliver Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7270
Gr: K-4 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9609 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1730
Gr: K-4 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Madeira Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7840 Thomas Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 985-6080
Gr: K-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Mariemont Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6750 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7400
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Elm Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
134 Elm Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7000
Gr: K-4 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3555 Kellogg Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 363-0000
Gr: 3-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Blue Ash Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Ayer Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8471 Forest Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-3811
Gr: K-6 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Maple Dale Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Hagewa Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1720
Gr: K-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Kilgour School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1339 Herschel Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-3000
Gr: K-6 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2465 Little Dry Run Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 231-3240
Gr: K-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4703
Gr: 3-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Charles W Springmyer Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4179 Ebenezer Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7080 Grantham Way
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7565
Gr: PK-6 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Madeira Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6612 Miami Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 561-5555
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Indian Hill Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6845 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4642
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8400 Northport Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 474-2270
Gr: K-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
33 Vermont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7345
Gr: K-4 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1919.
Wyoming Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17 Wyoming Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7170
Gr: 5-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5200 Aldine Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1750
Gr: 5-7 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6481 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Gr: PK-5 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Hyde Park School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3401 Edwards Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-2800
Gr: K-7 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Mercer Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2600 Bartels Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7000
Gr: K-6 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
943 Rosetree Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-0780
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2525.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3850 Virginia Ct
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1100
Gr: K-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
C O Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
585 Neeb Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 922-1485
Gr: K-5 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Clough Pike Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
808 Clough Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 943-6700
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2929.
Sands Montessori School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6421 Corbly Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Gr: PK-7 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3940 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Fairview-clifton German Language School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3689 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Gr: K-6 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3232.
Rapid Run Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6345 Rapid Run Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 467-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Bridgetown Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 Race Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 574-3511
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3434.
Merwin Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 Gaskins Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 947-7800
Gr: K-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Riddle Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cincinnati, OH include Hilltop Elementary School, Montgomery Elementary School and Madeira Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cincinnati?
141 public elementary schools are located in Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cincinnati are often viewed compared to one another?

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