Best Public Schools in Zip Code 45696

The 45696 zip code area is home to two schools - Symmes Valley Elementary School and Symmes Valley High School, both part of the Symmes Valley Local district. While the elementary school demonstrates strong academic performance, the high school lags behind state averages, suggesting a potential disconnect in the educational continuum.

Symmes Valley Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school, ranking in the top 30% of Ohio elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in Math and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates up to 92.4% and 88%, respectively, outpacing state averages. However, the school faces a challenge with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3%.

In contrast, Symmes Valley High School struggles academically, ranking in the bottom 30% of Ohio high schools and earning a 1-star rating. The school's proficiency rates lag behind state averages across all subject areas, with the largest gaps in Geometry and Algebra I. Despite the lower academic performance, the high school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 96.9%.