For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,942 students in 45251, OH (there are , serving 79 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 45251, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45251, OH are Colerain Elementary School, Colerain Middle School and Taylor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45251 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45251, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45251, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colerain Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8740
Grades: K-5
| 665 students
Rank: #22.
Colerain Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Poole Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8490
Grades: 6-8
| 555 students
Rank: #33.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3173 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3000
Grades: K-5
| 749 students
Rank: #44.
Colerain High 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
| 1,754 students
3310 Compton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 385-8000
Grades: PK
| 219 students
45251, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10133 Pottinger Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 825-3102
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
3312 Compton Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 589-3957
Cincinnati, OH 45251
(513) 589-3957
Grades: 1-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45251, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45251, OH include Colerain Elementary School, Colerain Middle School and Taylor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45251?
5 public schools are located in 45251.
What percentage of students in 45251 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 45251 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45251?
45251 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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