For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 876 students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati, OH.
The top ranked public schools in Clifton are Fairview-clifton German Language School and Clifton Area Neighborhood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview-clifton German Language School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3689 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-2100
Grades: K-8
| 664 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Area Neighborhood School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3711 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 363-0000
Grades: PK-6
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati, OH?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati, OH include Fairview-clifton German Language School and Clifton Area Neighborhood School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati?
the neighborhood of Clifton, Cincinnati public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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