For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 888 students in 45223, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 204 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 45223, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45223, OH are Parker Woods Montessori School and Chase School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45223 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45223, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45223, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Woods Montessori School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4370 Beech Hill Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-6200
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Chase School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4151 Turrill St
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 363-1300
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45223, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45223, OH include Parker Woods Montessori School and Chase School.
How many public schools are located in 45223?
2 public schools are located in 45223.
What percentage of students in 45223 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 45223 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45223?
45223 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
