For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 685 students in 45206, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45206, OH are Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students, Frederick Douglass School and Dampe Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45206 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45206, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45206, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-0000
Grades: 3-12
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2627 Park Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-1900
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Dampe Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 304-8210
Grades: K-6
| 102 students
45206, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Melrose Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(877) 644-6338
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(877) 644-6338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2825 Alms Pl
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-6100
Cincinnati, OH 45206
(513) 363-6100
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45206, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45206, OH include Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students, Frederick Douglass School and Dampe Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45206?
3 public elementary schools are located in 45206.
What is the racial composition of students in 45206?
45206 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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