For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,753 students in 45202, OH (there are , serving 566 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 45202, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45202, OH are School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45202 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45202, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45202, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School For Creative And Performing Arts
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 W Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-8000
Gr: K-12 | 1,296 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Rothenberg Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
241 E Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2120 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-6500
Gr: PK | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
45202, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cutter Community Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1310 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-6828
600 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(614) 995-1985
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(614) 995-1985
300 Lytle St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-1121
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-1121
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
20 E Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-0448
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 241-0448
Gr: K-5 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 91%
1100 Sycamore St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-1129
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-1129
Gr: 12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2120 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5700
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
115 W 14th St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 363-5800
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45202, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45202, OH include School For Creative And Performing Arts and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in 45202?
3 public schools are located in 45202.
What percentage of students in 45202 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 45202 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45202?
45202 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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