Best Over The Rhine Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,637 students in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Over The Rhine are School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Gr: K-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
241 E Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati, OH include School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati?
the neighborhood of Over The Rhine, Cincinnati public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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