Elementary Schools in Cincinnati Public Schools

The Cincinnati Public Schools district contains 45 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The schools in this district exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with several standout high-performing institutions as well as lower-performing schools.

Among the top-performing elementary schools in the district are Kilgour School, ranked 38th out of 1,558 Ohio elementary schools, and Hyde Park School, ranked 165th. These schools boast exceptional test scores, with over 85% of students proficient in core subjects like math and English language arts. Other high-performing schools include Sands Montessori School and Fairview-Clifton German Language School.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While the top-performing schools have proficiency rates above 80-90%, some lower-performing schools struggle with under 20% proficiency in key subjects. These performance gaps appear to be correlated with factors such as per-student spending, student-teacher ratios, and socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates. Addressing these disparities and improving educational equity will be crucial for the Cincinnati Public Schools district.