For the 2024-25 school year, there are 58 public high schools serving 44,364 students in Hamilton County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, OH are Madeira High School, Walnut Hills High School and Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Hamilton County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Walnut Hills High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madeira High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7465 Loannes Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 891-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Victory Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-8400
Grades: 5-12
| 2,582 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 1-12
| 317 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mariemont High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Warrior Way
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wyoming High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
106 Pendery Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 206-7050
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #66.
Indian Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6865 Drake Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4550
Cincinnati, OH 45243
(513) 272-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7400 Cornell Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 686-1770
Grades: 8-12
| 1,639 students
Rank: #88.
Turpin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2650 Bartels Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7770
Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 232-7770
Grades: 9-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #99.
Anderson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7560 Forest Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 232-2772
Cincinnati, OH 45255
(513) 232-2772
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #1010.
Fairview-clifton German Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3689 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Grades: K-9
| 680 students
Rank: #1111.
Taylor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56 Cooper Road
Cleves, OH 45002
(513) 467-3200
Cleves, OH 45002
(513) 467-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #1212.
Oak Hills High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Ebenezer Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-1205
Grades: 9-12
| 2,325 students
Rank: #1313.
William Henry Harrison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9860 West Rd
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Harrison, OH 45030
(513) 367-4169
Grades: 9-12
| 1,166 students
Rank: #1414.
Reading Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 733-4422
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 733-4422
Grades: 7-12
| 716 students
Rank: #1515.
Deer Park Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8351 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-0010
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lighthouse School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Priority High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2945 Gilbert Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 975-5180
Grades: 7-12
| 114 students
Rank: #1818.
Princeton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1503
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1503
Grades: 9-12
| 1,690 students
Rank: #1919.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #2020.
St. Bernard-elmwood Place High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Tower Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45217
(513) 482-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 351 students
Rank: #2121.
Sayler Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-10
| 319 students
Rank: #2222.
Princeton Community Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2000
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2000
Grades: 6-9
| 1,290 students
Rank: #2323.
Colerain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Cheviot Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-6424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,747 students
Rank: #2424.
Summit Academy Transition High School-cincinnati
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Salvia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: #2525.
Norwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Sherman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #2626.
Clark Montessori High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 363-7100
Grades: 7-12
| 711 students
Rank: #2727.
Northwest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10761 Pippin Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 851-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 948 students
Rank: #2828.
Finneytown Secondary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8916 Fontainebleau Ter
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 931-0712
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 931-0712
Grades: 7-12
| 566 students
Rank: #2929.
Lockland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
249 W Forrer St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #3030.
North College Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4783
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4783
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #3131.
Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 684-0777
Grades: K-12
| 948 students
Rank: #3232.
Achievepoint Career Academy - Cincinnati
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5098 Glencrossing Way
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 334-3607
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #3333.
Midway School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3156 Glenmore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-3500
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-3500
Grades: PK-9
| 561 students
Rank: #3434.
Winton Woods High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2420
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #3535.
James N. Gamble Montessori High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3036 Werk Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2600
Grades: 7-12
| 760 students
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A.b. Miree Fundamental Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1660 Sternblock Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-8034
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
415 W Court St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 246-4102
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
2712 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 246-4260
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-6800
Grades: 12
| n/a students
4300 Allison St
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2560
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2560
Grades: PK
| n/a students
249 W Forrer St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 563-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Aspiring To Excellence And Achievement (Closed 2011)
Charter School
7030 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 373-9337
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6525 Simpson Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4779
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4779
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
10133 Pottinger Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
8791 Brent Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3720
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3720
Grades: K-1
| 157 students
876 Glenwood Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-9700
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
626 Waycross Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 619-2460
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
125 W North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Cincinnati, OH 45216
(513) 363-1100
Grades: K-6
| 214 students
Center For Employment Resource (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3254 E Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 771-8925
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2475 White St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 363-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 338 students
Cincinnati Leadership Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1812 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Cincinnati Leadership Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
7243 Eastlawn Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Cincinnati, OH 45237
(513) 351-5737
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Cincinnati Learning Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5641 Belmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 783-1025
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
1905 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Cincinnati, OH 45214
(513) 651-9624
Grades: K-8
| 272 students
Cincinnati State Stem Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3520 Central Pkwy Ste 143 Mezz
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 569-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
College Hill Leadership Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
1540 West North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-3274
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
8513 Cottonwood Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3728
Grades: 3-4
| 213 students
Cutter Community Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1310 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East End Community Heritage School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
2001 Baltimore Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 281-3900
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
5030 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2000
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
3439 Wayne Ave
North Bend, OH 45052
(513) 353-2340
North Bend, OH 45052
(513) 353-2340
Grades: 4-6
| 100 students
5425 Winton Ridge Ln
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
3847 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7800
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 272-7800
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
8916 Fontainebleau Ter
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-3706
Grades: 7-8
| 319 students
2065 Mistyhill Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 742-6004
Cincinnati, OH 45240
(513) 742-6004
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2601 Westwood Northern Blvd
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-2200
Grades: PK-9
| 325 students
1731 Goodman Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-2610
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-2610
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
2400 Adams Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-6008
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 742-6008
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, OH include Madeira High School, Walnut Hills High School and Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
58 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hamilton County include: Turpin High School vs. Anderson High School, Anderson High School vs. Turpin High School, James N. Gamble Montessori High School vs. Clark Montessori High School
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