For the 2024-25 school year, there are 66 public preschools serving 27,254 students in Hamilton County, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, OH are Blue Ash Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and John Foster Dulles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hamilton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blue Ash Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9541 Plainfield Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 686-1710
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7080 Grantham Way
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7565
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 231-7565
Grades: PK-6
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
John Foster Dulles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6481 Bridgetown Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Cincinnati, OH 45248
(513) 574-3443
Grades: PK-5
| 856 students
Rank: #44.
Sands Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6421 Corbly Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 683 students
Rank: #55.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #66.
C O Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
585 Neeb Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 922-1485
Cincinnati, OH 45233
(513) 922-1485
Grades: PK-5
| 943 students
Rank: #77.
Evendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3940 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #88.
Three Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Cooper Ave
Cleves, OH 45002
(513) 467-3210
Cleves, OH 45002
(513) 467-3210
Grades: PK-4
| 793 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sharpsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Smith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31 Riddle Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #1111.
Amity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4320 E Galbraith Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-5995
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 891-5995
Grades: PK-6
| 584 students
Rank: #1212.
Reading Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 E Columbia Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-1001
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 554-1001
Grades: PK-2
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
Clifton Area Neighborhood School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1414.
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2132 Williams Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2520
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Delshire Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4402 Glenhaven Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 471-1766
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 471-1766
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #1616.
Dater Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2840 Boudinot Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-0900
Grades: PK-6
| 740 students
Rank: #1717.
Stewart Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11850 Conrey Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 864-2800
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 864-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mt. Washington School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1730 Mears Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Cincinnati, OH 45230
(513) 363-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Norwood View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5328 Carthage Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Cincinnati, OH 45212
(513) 924-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #2020.
Pleasant Ridge Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5945 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Cincinnati, OH 45213
(513) 363-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 737 students
Rank: #2121.
Covedale School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Sidney Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 363-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #2222.
John P. Parker School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5051 Anderson Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Cincinnati, OH 45227
(513) 363-2900
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Parker Woods Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4370 Beech Hill Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 610 students
Rank: #2525.
Cheviot School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Harrison Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 363-1400
Grades: PK-7
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2675 Civic Center Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Cincinnati, OH 45231
(513) 728-8620
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #2727.
North Avondale Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Clinton Springs Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(513) 363-3900
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Evanston Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1835 Fairfax Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 363-2700
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
George Hays-jennie Porter School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cutter St
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Cincinnati, OH 45203
(513) 363-1000
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
North College Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6955 Grace Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4787
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 728-4787
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #3131.
Silverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7451 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Cincinnati, OH 45236
(513) 363-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #3232.
Mt. Airy School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5730 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Cincinnati, OH 45239
(513) 363-3700
Grades: PK-7
| 569 students
Rank: #3333.
College Hill Fundamental Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Cedar Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 363-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 409 students
Rank: #3434.
Winton Hills Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Winneste Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Cincinnati, OH 45232
(513) 363-6300
Grades: PK-7
| 340 students
Rank: #3535.
Chase School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4151 Turrill St
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 272 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 preschools in Hamilton County, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamilton County, OH include Blue Ash Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and John Foster Dulles Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamilton County?
66 public preschools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamilton County include: Woodford Academy vs. Pleasant Ridge Montessori School, North College Hill Elementary School vs. North Avondale Montessori School, Winton Hills Academy vs. Stewart Elementary School
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