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o her nearly 57,000 Instagram followers, Cincinnati-based Becca Thiemann of @beccasbookbox is a go-to source for children’s book recommendations, literacy factoids, and practical tips for reading to kids.

But behind the screen—and her adorable reels—Thiemann is a mother of two, a former second-grade teacher and tutor, and a Ph.D. expert in childhood literacy. Her doctoral research focused specifically on the impact of nonfiction picture books in early education classrooms. “I fell in love with how kids learn so much about their world through picture books,” Thiemann says.

When COVID-19 hit and her in-home tutoring business screeched to a halt, Thiemann recognized an urgent need to keep reaching parents with literacy guidance. Despite not being “a social media person,” she took her tips digital and quickly found a loyal following.

“Social media is like a superhighway,” Thiemann says. It’s an accessible avenue for industry experts like her to consume, filter, and broadcast new research more quickly than through the traditional modalities of scientific print journals. It’s here that Thiemann has found her most recent niche. “My goal is to show parents how easy it can be to intertwine literacy into everyday life, and that it can easily become part of your family culture by implementing just a few simple changes,” she says.

Her top suggestions? First, strategic book placement. Simply put books around the home in accessible, everyday spaces such

as the dinner table, the playroom, the bedroom, and even the bathroom. Second, weave reading into daily routines—and not just at bedtime. Pop on an audiobook while driving to errands, or read a quick picture book during breakfast. The key, Thiemann says, is to make reading an intentional priority in the home.

Thiemann is one among many local literacy leaders who are passionate about raising a generation of competent readers. Together, these leaders represent a network of bootson-the-ground efforts to get books into kids’ hands and to equip parents with the tools necessary to create readers.

Here are just some of the local heroes doing this important work.

Read Ready Covington

In 2018, then-Mayor of Covington Joseph Meyer set out to implement a city-sponsored reading program to promote kindergarten readiness and support reading proficiency by third grade. The vision was long and multifaceted: to expose young children to early development and literacy skills, which would yield increased reading proficiency for future third graders (when students in Kentucky begin taking annual skills assessments), which in turn would lead to higher graduation rates and a more educated and engaged future workforce.

“Children who start strong are more likely to finish strong and go on to be productive citizens,” says MaryKay Connolly, the retired teacher and longtime literacy advocate who was tapped to helm Meyer’s new initiative. “[Read Ready Covington] was an investment that impacts everyone in the community.”

To launch, Connolly’s first task was to build communication channels that would inform parents about the importance of reading to infants and toddlers. Here, knowledge was power. “Families want the best for their children, but sometimes they don’t know what they don’t know,” Connolly says.

Connolly describes a family as a child’s first teacher, akin to a baseball franchise’s farm team that is entrusted to nurture and develop young talent. Citing recent brain research, Connolly notes that 90 percent of the human brain is developed by age 6. Those early years are fertile ground for developing oral skills and vocabulary compre-

hension, and books are an ideal vessel for teaching those skills. The practice is similar to adult weight training for muscle growth, Connolly says. For a child’s brain to grow and develop optimally, it must be stretched and stimulated appropriately.

As caregivers hold young children in laps and read aloud to them, tots are introduced to new words, shapes, and colors. They begin to connect the pictures on the page with what they’re hearing. This sight-sound connection lays a foundation for future reading comprehension. As babies progress toward toddlerhood, they can begin holding their own books and turning their own pages, which develops fine motor skills and an understanding of story flow. “Before the actual reading occurs, it’s about reading pictures,” Connolly says. “That is vital.”

The second part of Connolly’s mission was—and remains—to get books into the hands of children and families. Read Ready Covington partners with approximately 30 local organizations to collect and distribute books to help build home libraries. Over the past seven years, Connolly has helped triple the number of Little Free Libraries throughout the city, making take-home books accessible in public places such as laundromats, barbershops, and parks.

Through the free Footsteps2Brilliance app, Read Ready Covington delivers digital access to age-appropriate books, music, and games that support language and literacy development.

Because of Covington’s increasingly diverse population, Connolly is mindful of breaking through cultural and language barriers to help families access the literacy tools they need to keep kids on the right reading path. Read Ready Covington works with affordable housing programs and bilingual organizations such as Esperanza Latino Center to provide literacy and other development resources to families in formats that they can understand.

“We want to listen to them and see what they need so that they can better help their child,” says Connolly. These resources might also include medical referrals for vision and hearing screenings, as well assessments for developmental delays.

At the annual Early Childhood Fun Fest, happening this year on June 12, Read Ready Covington partners with more than 25 community organizations to offer kid-friendly activities and resources for families with

children ages 6 and younger. The event is free and open to the public, featuring everything from police and fire safety stations to music booths, hands-on building areas, a petting zoo, and, of course, access to books and literacy resources.“We want families to have materials at home over the summer,” Connolly says.

Read Ready Covington also hosts story times at Baker-Hunt Art and Cultural Center, as well as two annual reading challenges (one in November–December called the Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge and one in the spring called Read Across Covington) to encourage families to get into the habit of reading. Children who complete the challenges are entered into drawings for prizes that coordinate with each challenge’s theme, including craft kits, games, musical instruments, and books.

Like a vibrant tapestry, Read Ready Covington is composed of myriad interconnected pieces. It’s this multipronged approach that makes the program effective. “It’s comprehensive. It’s highly collaborative,” says Connolly. “It’s relationship-focused and place-based.”

Best of all, the model has been so successful that it will soon be replicated. The City of Covington has gifted the branding and infrastructure model to be used in the cities of Ludlow, Newport, Dayton, Bellevue, and Southgate, each working in tandem with the City of Covington to form a cohesive literacy network for families throughout the river cities of Northern Kentucky.

As the program presses onward, Connol-

ly remains dedicated to her original mission of preparing early readers for third-grade proficiency and delivering literacy resources to the communities that need them most. “I won’t be satisfied until every child and family that wants this has this,” she says.

Winn Reading

A retired teacher, Kay Limbach launched Winn Reading in 2021 to combat what she observed as “the literacy crisis”—that is, students being passed on from third to fourth grade without the confident ability to “read to learn.” The crisis was compounded during COVID-19 when students who were already struggling were more likely to fall through the system’s cracks. Data from the Ohio Department of Education shows the blow was especially significant for Black, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students.

The Winn Reading website cites the critical connection between reading proficiency and future success, according to The Foundation for Excellence in Education: “A person’s reading ability is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success. Poverty, dropping out of school, and incarceration are all more likely outcomes for a child who does not read well. A student who still needs time to master reading must have every opportunity to strengthen and gain this skill before entering fourth

grade to better ensure a successful future.”

Limbach’s answer to this weighty reality was to develop a tutoring network of volunteers who worked one-on-one with early elementary students during school hours. “Data shows that one-on-one really makes a difference because students and tutors can form a relationship,” Limbach says.

Though Limbach was uncertain how effective her program would be at its inception, she’s thrilled to report that this September marks five years of Winn Reading—and the program is still thriving. Today, the organization serves more than 180 students weekly across three Cincinnati Public Schools: Mt. Washington School, Sands Montessori School, and Rothenberg Preparatory Academy. A new satellite began at Pleasant Ridge Montessori School in March. “The need is there,” confirms Limbach.

Fortunately, so are the volunteers who are ready and willing to support Limbach’s cause; she reports having access to an abundance of eager tutors. Of her 39 current volunteers, many are retired teachers. All volunteers are given specialized training prior to entering schools and classrooms. For volunteers without previous teaching experience, Limbach often accompanies them for the entirety of their first day, ensuring proper protocols are established so that students, administrators, and volunteers alike are on the same page for expectations.

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Winn Reading is a large part of its success, especially for the target age group of students. Going into schools is an enormous advantage, Limbach says, because parents aren’t required to coordinate extra dropoffs or pick-ups. And, of course, it’s all free.

“So many children on that first day say, ‘I can’t read’ or ‘I’m not good at reading.’ We say, ‘That’s why we’re here.’ The big thing is we just build their confidence so they feel like, ‘OK, I can do this.’ ”

As Winn Reading continues to grow, Limbach remains dedicated to maintaining a high-quality program, but in order to do so, the program needs funding for additional staff. Currently there is only one paid staff member, and she’s only parttime. One step in the right direction: The program was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation, which will allow its continued operations throughout the summer.

Outside of her tutoring operations, Limbach emphasizes the importance of family involvement in a child’s reading success. She encourages parents to model healthy reading habits and to expose children to libraries, where they can pick books that pique their interests. For reluctant readers, “sometimes just finding that right book” is the key to unlocking an interest in reading. Limbach also suggests creating a

fun and special place in the house just for reading or listening to audiobooks.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

The name Dolly Parton has long been synonymous with goodwill and early literacy. In 1995, she founded her eponymous free book program, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, in her hometown of Sevier County, Tennessee, where newborns to 5-year-olds were mailed a new book each month.

The program expanded over the following decades, reaching Hamilton County in 2015. By 2019, however, only 13 percent of eligible kids in Ohio had access to the program. That changed in 2020, when the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library made the program available in all 88 Ohio counties and began building a coalition of partners to support the program at local levels. In Hamilton County, that partner was Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC).

“The program is available throughout Hamilton County, but some of the biggest focus is on underserved populations,” says Kristy High, program manager of Imagination Library at CCHMC.

priate books will arrive monthly at their home free of charge until the child turns 5. In fact, most Hamilton County hospitals offer automatic enrollment for newborns. “It creates consistency, excitement, and ownership,” says High.

Selected by the Imagination Library’s national panel of literacy experts in Tennessee, the books offer a rotating assortment of culturally diverse and age-appropriate content. Themes and vocabulary in the books adjust as children get older. “I always emphasize brain development when it comes to reading,” High says, because a child’s first five years are critical for language acquisition and social-emotional growth.

The book selection is continually refreshed, apart from the first and last book each child receives during their tenure with the program: The Little Engine That Could and Kindergarten Here I Come , respectively.

There are currently 31,000 children enrolled in Imagination Library across the county. Since its local inception, registered children have been directly mailed more than 2 million free books.

The program is uniquely accessible—there are no income requirements and it does not require any transportation to access. Families need only to enroll their child in the program online, and age-appro -

Having permanent books inside the home is a powerful asset, says High, as it encourages not only intellectual stimulation but also moments of connection between caregivers and children. “It enables them to build their own home library at an early age, which is a strong predictor of later reading success,” says High. “It gives them so much joy and excitement. It makes them feel special. They aren’t even realizing that it’s also preparing them for school.”

Reach Out and Read

The year Imagination Library reached Hamilton County, 2015, was the same year another national complementary program arrived in the region. Reach Out and Read, also hubbed at CCHMC and helmed by High, is similar to Imagination Library in that it seeks to consistently put age-appropriate books into the hands of children and their caregivers.

Established nationally in 1989, Reach Out and Read emphasizes clinician involvement with local affiliate health care partners. In Hamilton County, approximately 30 pediatrics practices participate in the program.

Instead of mailing books to homes, Reach Out and Read gifts books to fam -

ilies during each well-child medical visit from birth to 5 years old. The program is available in all 50 states and reaches approximately 4.8 million children nationwide, 70 percent of whom come from low-income families. The program gifts 9 million books annually across the country, and since 1998 the American Academy of Pediatrics has officially endorsed the model as an effective and evidence-based system for connecting literacy to overall health care.

“It’s one of the few systems where you can reach nearly all families consistently in early years,” says High. By connecting the reading experience to the pediatrician’s office, “it shows that literacy is also a part of health,” she adds. “It allows families to feel that their health care providers are attending to their child as a whole.”

During the well-child visit, the provider will often give the child or caregiver a book at the beginning of the appointment. The provider then uses the book as a tool throughout the examination, modeling to caregivers how to read aloud with even the smallest children. They might demonstrate pointing out pictures or offer insight on how the importance of making reading a part of their family’s daily routine. Ideally, the provider is able to communicate that reading is not something to be done sporadically, but rather daily, as a part of a child’s holistic health care plan. Just as brushing teeth and good nutrition are daily tasks for well-being and healthy

growth, so is daily reading essential to support brain development.

Though the Hamilton County cohort of Reach Out and Read is part of the national organization, High and her local team have the autonomy to select region-specific books that are most appropriate for the Hamilton County demographics. “We’re very diverse here,” she says. “There’s still a focus on the underserved communities.”

For infants, selections are often board books that introduce practical vocabulary words and illustrate age-appropriate milestones.

“The shared reading experience is a powerful bonding experience,” says High. “It creates moments of connection and responsiveness between the caregiver and child. These bonds are integrally important for supporting secure attachments, emotional regulation, and language development. Reading together isn’t just about learning words—it’s about building relationships and creating routines that give that sense of safety.”

Best of all, the evidence of more than 20 peer-reviewed studies proves the Reach Out and Read model is effective. In families that participate in the program, parents are 2.5 times more likely to read with their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Parents are twice as likely to read with their children three or more times per week. Families are 2.5 times more likely to enjoy reading together. Children’s language development is improved by 3–6

months, and even clinic culture and clinician well-being have experienced reported improvements. Families that participate are also more likely to own 10 or more children’s books in their home.

Picking Your Path

From newborns and preschoolers to kindergarteners, elementary-aged students, and beyond, the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region delivers a wide net of resources to support local literacy.

For parents of young children, there are many ways to engage young minds in the magic of reading: Enroll in Imagination Library, visit a Little Free Library, attend Read Ready Covington’s Fun Fest or a local story time, download the Brilliance app, or follow @beccasbookbox on Instagram. Ask your pediatrician if they participate in the Reach Out and Read program; if they don’t, encourage them to do so.

“We are a hub and a mecca of early childhood literacy,” Thiemann says. And while much progress is being made, the work isn’t finished; there are children yet to be reached. For those interested in contributing to the literacy efforts of little learners, reach out to a local literacy organization to volunteer your time or make a donation.

When even one more child succeeds at reading, the whole community benefits.

t’s a balmy morning in April, and classical music plays softly in a classroom of kids aged 9 through 12. A student uses a tape measure to count the inches of a cinder block in the wall. At a two-seater table, a boy helps a girl with a math problem from a 5-inch by 7-inch card they selected from a nearby stack. He tells her, “The second one is so much easier than the fi rst.” Three pupils sit in a circle on the floor, writing with pencil on graph paper. Another student, squatting with her feet on the seat of her chair, is conferring one-on-one with an assistant teacher. Some of the educational materials on shelves, such as earthtoned wooden boxes, look like they come from a museum gift shop.

Two kids get a little chatty, but teacher Sushannah Hahn doesn’t call them out in front of everyone. She walks over and quietly asks, “Is there something I can help you with?” Later, she explains, “When we redirect, we always do it in a positive way. If someone needs to be redirected, we fi rst ask ourselves why. Often when children start talking like that it’s because one of them is stuck on a work.” Down the hall, in a room for 6- to 9-year-olds, kids are splayed on child-sized fringed mats, engaged in works from a weekly list they manage themselves.

two Lab School children in a traditional school in their neighborhood, but not without reservations. “I was concerned my children wouldn’t be able to follow their true interests,” she says, “and that the teacher would have to either slow them down to help everyone else catch up to their level or not help them as much as they needed if the teacher needed to move on.”

Other Lab School parents organized. They considered trying to change Xavier’s mind and formed a nonprofit exploring the launch of a new charter school to keep the children and their teachers together. Then, surprisingly, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) emerged as a sort of fairy godmother. The district invited everyone into the Bramble Nature Campus in Madisonville, which was already operating as a preschool using a hands-on, project-oriented form of schooling known as Constructivism.

“CPS stepped up,” says Marta Hyland, president of Bramble Families Together, the parent-teacher organization of the new Bramble Montessori Lab School. “I cannot overstate how incredibly generous they were. They were fast. One hundred days after we received the letter [about Xavier closing], we were fi lling out applications for the kids to go to Bramble. At least 60 percent of the kids transferred over.”

natural colors and materials and in open access to the outdoors.

Her success in improving both academic and life skills led to the first Montessori school opening in 1907, in Rome. The concept spread quickly, with America’s fi rst Montessori school opening in 1911.

“As Montessorians, we follow the child,” says Amanda Thomas-Castillo, whose child attends Bramble. “Montessori isn’t just my educational theory; it’s my social theory. Maria Montessori’s radical thought was that kids will save our world if we treat them with love and dignity.”

If Thomas-Castillo sounds idealistic, she is not alone. Montessori adherents are known for their passion.

“I was a smidge skeptical about it at fi rst,” admits Sheena Steckl, a college English professor. “It seemed mystical.” An essay by one of her undergraduate students piqued her interest.

“He felt his Montessori education prepared him for college in writing, self-direction, and critical-thinking skills. That sold me.”

This is the Montessori Lab School at Bramble Nature Campus in Madisonville, Cincinnati’s newest public Montessori school. The pre-K through eighth grade program opened in August.

“Montessori sees children in the light of dignity and respect and independent thinking,” says Aubrey Wallen, a Bramble teacher. “It really comes out in our environments and the language we use.”

The calm inside Bramble belies its cataclysmic birth. It was speedily set up last year after Xavier University suddenly closed its own Montessori Lab School, after almost six decades in operation, converting it into a Catholic/Jesuit model in line with Xavier’s founding ethos. Parents received news of the closing in late 2024. Panic and anger followed.

Lab School parents say they were “blindsided,” “devastated,” and “heartbroken” by a decision they considered “a huge mistake.” (Xavier administration declined to comment on the controversy.) Parents worried about where their kids would go next; many private Montessori schools have waitlists, and the public ones use a lottery system.

It was quite a feat for the school district to jumpstart a new magnet school in a relative fl ash, but if any city could do it, it’s Cincinnati. We are the nation’s leaders in Montessori schooling, especially in integrating Montessori into public schools.

In this particular case, it helped that the desires of the Lab School parents matched some of CPS’s imperatives. “It fits into our portfolio,” says CPS Assistant Superintendent Debra Klein. “We’re in the middle of a growth period as a district. We were looking at opening a middle school on the east side.” Increasing Montessori options within CPS helps attract students who might otherwise go to a charter or private school. As it happened, the Bramble building was underused and hungry for students.

Steckl’s two children are now among the estimated 675 students at Sands Montessori School, the nation’s fi rst public Montessori school, which opened in 1975. “I’ve been on a Montessori soapbox ever since,” she says. “One thing that affi rmed it for me was seeing how calm and peaceful and engaging the room was. I was most shocked at the behavioral differences. The classroom is quiet.”

In a CPS video explaining the district’s Montessori approach, a common misconception is met head-on. “We are not a hippie school,” says Jenny Mauch, a former principal of Pleasant Ridge Montessori. “As a new principal coming in, I looked at kids on their rugs everywhere, and you’re stepping over kids to get to things. But when you look at it, what they’re really doing is higher-level thinking. It’s independent critical thinking.”

Wallen and her husband enrolled their

Montessori, the most widely practiced alternative education model in the U.S., was created by Maria Montessori, a scientist and one of Italy’s fi rst female physicians. In the early 1900s, working with poor children dismissed as “uneducable,” she observed that their natural curiosity drove them to teach themselves when they were given thoughtfully designed materials and gentle, mostly hands-off guidance. Children flourished, she found, in environments fi lled with beautiful objects in

In the U.S., Montessori schools began as private programs, often within Catholic institutions. By the 1960s, as interest grew, a blueprint was needed for adapting the model to public systems. Enter Nancy Rambusch, who founded the American Montessori Society, a national nonprofit, in 1960. (Though not a Cincinnatian, she spent some time teaching at Xavier.) Sands was one result of Rambus-

ch’s push to make the alternative method more accessible and equitable. The timing was auspicious. In the mid-1970s, Cincinnati was ordered to integrate its schools. Montessori magnet programs helped draw together racially and economically diverse student bodies. It was the fi rst but not the only time that Montessori gave CPS a timely boost.

Sands’s reputation as the “mother school” spread. Families from all over the city enrolled their children at its West End digs. (It has since relocated to Mt. Washington.) The school became both a destination and an ambassador for the Montessori philosophy.

For Paisley Starbuck, Sands offered a window into a broader world beyond her sheltered neighborhood. When Starbuck transferred to a traditional school in fourth grade and then on to high school at Hughes, she could easily spot Sands alumni. “Kids I knew from Sands, you could tell who they were,” she says. “They were more self-confident, kinder, and knew social skills, like how to de-escalate. We were used to being around people from different backgrounds.”

Starbuck later trained at Xavier and now teaches at Pleasant Ridge Montessori. PRM holds its own “fi rst”: It is Cincinnati’s only neighborhood Montessori school, not a magnet. Any child living nearby can attend.

With 13 public and about 30 private Montessori schools in the tri-state, Cincinnati is the most Montessori-rich city in the nation. An estimated 8,000 students are enrolled in the method here. “A lot of people don’t realize Cincinnati’s role in bringing Montessori to the United States,” says Emily Casey, president of the Cincinnati Montessori Society, a nonprofit that promotes the ideology. “All eyes are on us.” In addition to Sands, the fi rst public Montessori school, Cincinnati also boasts America’s fi rst degreed college programs for Montessori teacher education.

1960s, it created the nation’s fi rst university degrees in the method. Turning out top-qualified Montessori teachers for more than half a century, Xavier has been the conduit for staff in the expansion of Montessori across the region and country. Its Montessori Lab School, of which its fi rst students graduated in 1966, put the theory into practice and gave its college students real-time experience. Dozens of those Xavier grads are now local educators, sending their own children and even grandchildren to Montessori schools.

“Xavier has played a significant role in shaping Montessori training and has been called the Harvard of Montessori,” says Kathy Farfsing, the university’s Montessori Teacher Education program director. In the 1980s, she studied with the educators who designed that teacher training program in the 1960s. “I want to continue their legacy.”

For all of Cincinnati’s pre-eminence, the shake-up at Xavier represents a seismic shift in the Montessori fi rmament. Besides the closure of the original Lab School, in 2021 Xavier also ended its bachelor’s degree program for Montessori elementary education (its early childhood education program, for instructing children in preschool and kindergarten, remained).

Ten years after PRM was established and 51 years after Sands, Bramble opened its doors. It is one of just four of this region’s Montessori schools to earn accreditation by the AMS for being “authentic” and “high-fidelity.”

With Bramble as its latest example, the Queen City continues to serve as the model for folding Montessori into public education. “People look at how our schools host Montessori in order to see how to get [it] into their own public schools,” Casey says.

How did Cincinnati become the epicenterof Montessori? In a word: Xavier. In the

Farfsing is adamant that Xavier remains the lodestar for teacher training in the region: “The program continues to evolve,” she said in an e-mail, “providing new courses for the Montessori graduate program, adding a post-graduate Montessori leadership certificate, and ensuring the continued impact in the field of Montessori education. Xavier offers multiple pathways for students pursuing Montessori education, including undergraduate and graduate options, opportunities to earn state teaching licensure, and specialized Montessori training across age levels 3–12.”

Still, some members of the tight-knit Montessori community sense a contraction. “There will be a gap, or won’t be as many quality Montessori teachers, and that makes me sad,” says Beth Tracy-Kaliski, who earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Xavier and taught at the Lab School for several years.

cinnati as a whole, as a resource.”

New schools like Bramble will need a pipeline of trained teachers. CPS has, as of April, become an unexpected source for that. June marks the start of its in-house Montessori teacher training program. CPS teachers can now earn American Montessori Society accreditation from the district without paying tuition. (Until now, teachers within CPS only needed an education degree and state certification to lead a Montessori classroom.) The new program raises the bar while also helping the district’s budget.

“We identified that our big goal is to have all of our schools be accredited [by the AMS],” says Klein. “Bramble is the only one in the elementary world [of CPS]. We want the other elementaries accredited, so we need credentialed teachers. Offering the teacher training is backwards planning.”

Bringing the certification in house will save the district money, says CPS media relations associate Joe Wessels. “We are being a good steward of taxpayer funds, saving hundreds of thousands of dollars in credentialing fees. We don’t have to pay someone to get that outside. We’re hoping eventually to make this a revenue stream for CPS.”

The Montessori methodology is a farcry from traditional education. In most public and private schools, students remain anchored at desks, soaking in verbal instruction. They learn together as a group in predetermined class periods. Administrators and teachers decide what is taught when, and what work is done how. Tests and grades are the routine measurements of achievement.

Montessori fl ips the script, de-emphasizes testing, grades, and competition. The work is centered around hands-on use of purpose-made materials for kids to choose as they wish, when they wish. After introducing a subject matter, teachers step back and observe, guiding students when they sense it’s needed. Much of the time, however, students drive their own learning and coach one another.

Montessori proponent Hyland adds, “The message I was receiving from the larger Xavier administration and leadership was not what I was hearing from people on the ground. So many CPS teachers come out of that program, and I worried what that meant for the landscape of Cin-

It’s not completely freeform; state education standards must be met. From kindergarten through sixth grade, pupils have a weekly work plan they carry out more or less at their own pace. They might spend hours on a single task, or set it aside to draw, or retreat to a “peace

corner” or “calming space” to regroup. There’s freedom of movement. Students don’t need to ask permission to use the bathroom. Fidget spinners are provided for periodic “brain breaks.” Operating this way, students learn to manage their own time and energy to meet deadlines.

ents worry that giving children so much freedom and downplaying grades leaves them underprepared for a world of deadlines and assessments. Others have more specific, anecdotal concerns.

Classrooms span three-year age bands—3 to 6, 6 to 9, and so on—so students stay with the same group of peers for three full years. Socioemotional intelligence, cultural curriculum, and care for the natural world are built into the day. Advocates say the Montessori model develops self-confident, self-directed people with empathy and strong social skills. Its famous alumni list runs from Jeff Bezos and Google cofounders Sergey Brin and Larry Page to Princes William and Harry and our own native son George Clooney.

“A big difference between Montessori and traditional education is that children have ownership of their learning,” says Beth Tracy-Kaliski, a teacher at Sands for students ages 3 to 6. “A lot of time adults think they’re doing the child a favor when they do things for them, but that takes away the ownership.” Many materials are self-correcting, designed so that students can see for themselves when they’ve reached the right answer with no red pen required.

In her Bramble classroom, Wallen demonstrates the “stamp game,” a Montessori staple. A student chooses a card with, say, an addition problem on it, then solves it with small wooden stamps, each color and number standing in for a place value. The child can see, feel, and even weigh different combinations in their hands as they work out the solution. “Nerve endings in fi ngers connect to the brain, so when you connect the hand with the mind, it builds neural pathways,” says Wallen. “When you use something like this repeatedly, it forms pathways in the mind, and it makes [math concepts] more stable when [later] they become abstract.”

Montessori introduces children to subjects fi rst in concrete ways, then in more abstract fashion as the child grows older. For language instruction, sentences aren’t just written down, they are also cut up into pieces and rearranged.

“Three to 6 age-wise is a wide age span to accommodate different developmental levels,” says Sally Moomaw, author and associate professor emerita of early childhood education at the University of Cincinnati. “My biggest concern is classrooms in which materials can only be used in a particular, prescribed way. In Constructivist classrooms, teachers encourage active exploration and favor open-ended materials that can accommodate learning at varying developmental levels. This encourages experimentation, logical reasoning, and initiative.”

A Hyde Park family recently took their young child out of a private Montessori school after observing him on several occasions spending too much time dawdling with “work” they felt wasn’t useful. “It seemed more like babysitting,” says the mother, an academic herself, who asked to remain anonymous. “He was lingering at a wash station and then wandering around. There didn’t seem to be any structure. I was made to feel like I was a nuisance when I asked questions about peer-reviewed research supporting what they were doing.”

A small percentage of Montessori-educated students find it hard to adjust after transferring to a traditional school. Farfsing’s daughter enrolled at Walnut Hills High School after her earlier Montessori education. “Quite frankly, she imploded,” says Farfsing. “She was a 13-year-old girl, hormonally there’s a lot going on, and she does not thrive on intense competition.”

us they were bored in school and got no help with socio-emotional issues,” Casey says. “They’re also frustrated with the amount of technology used in traditional schools. And they’re done with all the testing.”

No matter what pedagogy a parent chooses for their child, be it Waldorf, Constructivist, or even homeschooling, there has never been more granular analyzing by parents and teachers of what’s best. Some educators allow that Montessori is perhaps not ideal for every child, especially neurodivergent kids who can become overwhelmed when presented with a lot of choices and a classroom in seemingly random motion. CPS, for its part, is fi nding more and more of its students on the autism spectrum. Necessarily, Montessori education is evolving with the times. And change can be painful.

For local Montessorians, the past few years have been emotionally intense. Melissa Ridley, principal of Gamble Elementary Montessori, tears up thinking about the uncertainty that followed the changes at Xavier.

“It was upsetting: What’s going to happen to our Montessori schools? And what will happen to our children, so many children who have gone through CPS Montessori schools, and how will that change Cincinnati? Our society?” she says.

“That’s what was scary when Xavier—” She mimics dropping a ball to the floor.

Then she brightens. Today, Ridley is helping to shape the new CPS teacher training program.

Despite its popularity, Montessori has its critics. Research on the method’s effectiveness compared to traditional schooling is more anecdotal than research-based, in part because there are relatively few largescale studies, and factors like income and parental education vary widely between student groups. Some educators and par-

Like Farfsing’s daughter, Emma Chaney is another Montessori kid who struggled after enrolling in Walnut Hills. “The pace and learning style wasn’t a good fit for me, coming from what felt like a way more hands-on experience,” she says. She returned to a Montessori school for high school.

For the moment, Montessori’s momentum continues. When Central Montessori Academy holds open houses, Emily Casey, who teaches there, hears a common refrain from parents. Those who were educated in conventional schools often describe their own experiences as rigid and emotionally insensitive.

“This new generation of parents tell

“This will sustain Montessori for years to come,” she says. Farfsing believes Xavier can maintain its reputation as a monument to the Montessori movement. “A little healing needs to happen,” she says, “and we’ll all be working together again.”

Thomas-Castillo, who called the Xavier Lab School closing a “gut punch,” is now herself pleased as punch. Her child just graduated kindergarten at Bramble and will return for fi rst grade in fall. “In terms of beautiful space,” she says, “I don’t think we could have found something more ideal.”

SCHOOLS GUIDE 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Schools Guide, Cincinnati Magazine ’s overview of 350 public and private schools and districts in the three-state Cincinnati region.

Because the Cincinnati region spans three states, the Schools Guide is organized by state. Listings contain state-specific data for all public school districts and high schools.

The public school data was collected solely from the Department of Educa-

tion databases for Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Private schools have voluntarily reported their data to the Guide; not all private schools provided all information. Contact schools directly to learn more.

For more information, please visit the Department of Education websites for Ohio, Kentucky, or Indiana.

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Ohio Public Key of Abbreviations

GS=Grades served E=Enrollment ELC=Early Literacy Component, a measure of reading improvement and proficiency for students in kindergarten through third grade, percentage GR=Graduation rate PI=Performance Index, measures the test results of every student and rewards districts and schools for improving the performance of all students, percentage score GAP=Gap Closing, measures the reduction in educational gaps for student subgroups, percentage score (30% or more meets or exceeds state standards) CCR=College, Career, Workforce, and Military readiness, estimates how prepared the graduating class from a school or district is to go on to postsecondary education, enter the workforce, or join the armed forces, percentage score

BATAVIA LOCAL SCHOOLS

4 BULLDOG PL., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2343, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,420, ELC=68.2%, GR=96.2%, PI=78.3%, GAP=53.8%, CCR=63.5%

BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL

1 BULLDOG PL., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2341, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG/O/BHS GS=9–12, E=619, GR=96.2%, PI=78.2%, GAP=41.9%, CCR=63.5%

BETHEL-TATE LOCAL SCHOOLS

675 W. PLANE ST., BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,271, ELC=65%, GR=93.4%, PI=82.1%, GAP=45.5%, CCR=78.9%

BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL

3420 ST. RT. 125, BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG/O/BTHS GS=9–12, E=347, GR=93.4%, PI=83.6%, GAP=41%, CCR=78.9%

CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOLS

230 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 7460710, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,489, ELC=78.6%, GR=96.6%, PI=78%, GAP=48.8%, CCR=69.8%

CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL

250 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 746-4481, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG/CARLISLE-JR-SR-HIGH GS=9–12, E=409, GR=96.6%, PI=77.1%, GAP=38.2%, CCR=69.8%

CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS

2651 BURNET AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-0000, CPS-K12.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=34,390, ELC=64.5%, GR=85.7%, PI=62.8%, GAP=25%, CCR=63%

AIKEN NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL 5641 BELMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 3636760, AIKENNEWTECH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,198, GR=89.8%, PI=49.6%, GAP=6.3%, CCR=72.1%

CLARK MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL

3030 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-7100, CLARK.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=706, GR=96.8%, PI=69%, GAP=60%, CCR=43.2%

GILBERT A. DATER HIGH SCHOOL 2146 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 3637200, DATERHIGHSCHOOL.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=878, GR=81.7%, PI=48.6%, GAP=3.5%, CCR=60.4%

JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL

3036 WERK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 363-2600, GAMBLEMONTESSORIHS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=683, GR=90.9%, PI=53.2%, GAP=20.4%, CCR=69%

JOHN J. GILLIGAN DIGITAL ACADEMY

425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 3632040, DIGITALACADEMY.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=188, GR=68.7%, PI=37.1%, GAP=2.5%, CCR=5.5%

HUGHES STEM HIGH SCHOOL

2515 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-7400, HUGHESSTEM.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,144, GR=88.9%, PI=51%, GAP=15.4%, CCR=81.6%

DR. O’DELL OWENS CENTER FOR LEARNING 2825 ALMS PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 363-2400, OWENS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=247, GR=29.5%, PI=26.5%, GAP=0%, CCR=26.7%

OYLER SCHOOL

2121 HATMAKER ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45204, (513) 363-4100, OYLER.CPS-K12.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=518, ELC=60.5%, GR=82.4%, PI=53.5%, GAP=5.9%, CCR=56.3%

RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY

3555 KELLOGG AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 363-3400, RIVERVIEWEAST.CPS-K12.ORG GS=9–12, E=152, GR=86%, PI=48.4%, GAP=6.5%, CCR=75%

SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS

108 W. CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 3638000, SCPA.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,285, ELC=69.6%, GR=99.4%, PI=75.8%, GAP=50%, CCR=71.7%

SHRODER HIGH SCHOOL

5030 DUCK CREEK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 363-6900, SHRODER.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=504, GR=90.5%, PI=57%, GAP=25.7%, CCR=61.9%

SPENCER CENTER FOR GIFTED AND EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

3555 KELLOGG AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 3630000, SPENCERGIFTED.CPS-K12.ORG GS=3–12, E=372, ELC=92.5%, GR=97.3%, PI=97.4%, GAP=31.7%, CCR=22.7%

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HIGH SCHOOL

420 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45214, (513) 3638200, TAFTITHS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=625, GR=85.1%, PI=44.1%, GAP=5.1%, CCR=74.1%

VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL

425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 3637760, VIRTUALHIGH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=9–12, E=431, GR=58.2%, PI=35.6%, GAP=0%, CCR=25.3%

WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

3250 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 363-8400, WALNUTHILLSEAGLES.COM GS=7–12, E=2,445, GR=99.6%, PI=101%, GAP=64.3%, CCR=78.1%

WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

2144 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 3638900, WESTERNHILLS.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,288, GR=73.9%, PI=46.5%, GAP=15.1%, CCR=63%

WITHROW UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

2488 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-9200, WITHROW.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=1,266, GR=84.8%, PI=50%, GAP=12.8%, CCR=69.7%

WOODWARD CAREER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

7005 READING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 363-9300, WOODWARDCAREERTECH.CPS-K12.ORG GS=7–12, E=839, GR=87.6%, PI=40.6%, GAP=17.3%, CCR=84.2%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

2792 U.S. HIGHWAY 50, BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, CNESCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,227, ELC=61.8%, GR=94.7%, PI=72.3%, GAP=31.8%, CCR=53.6%

CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL

5327 HUTCHINSON RD., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 625-1211, CNESCHOOLS.ORG/O/CNE-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=374, GR=94.7%, PI=74.4%, GAP=15.2%, CCR=53.6%

DEER PARK COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS 8688 DONNA LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 936-6275, DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,044, ELC=66.6%, GR=96.6%, PI=78.6%, GAP=32.1%, CCR=60.7%

DEER PARK JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 8351 PLAINFIELD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 891-0010, JRSR.DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=476, GR=96.6%, PI=77%, GAP=46.9%, CCR=60.7%

EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

11479 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 695-6276, ELSD.US GS=K–12, E=1,057, ELC=76.4%, GR=94.3%, PI=81.5%, GAP=51.3%, CCR=81.7%

EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 11557 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 6959913, ELSD.US/EASTERNHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=248, GR=94.3%, PI=77.6%, GAP=36%, CCR=81.7%

EDGEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

3500 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 8673400, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,101, ELC=61.7%, GR=92.6%, PI=73%, GAP=33.9%, CCR=61.1%

EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

3045 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 8676300, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM/O/EHS GS=9–12, E=865, GR=92.6%, PI=71.4%, GAP=21.7%, CCR=61.1%

FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOLS

4641 BACH LN., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 829-6300, FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,669, ELC=70.6%, GR=95.1%, PI=77.8%, GAP=44.3%, CCR=55.6%

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

8800 HOLDEN BLVD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 942-2999, HS.FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=10–12, E=1,778, GR=95.2%, PI=73.1%, GAP=45.7%, CCR=55.7%

FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS

551 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 875-2423, FP.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=689, ELC=54.9%, GR=94.9%, PI=76.7%, GAP=56.8%, CCR=72.6%

FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL

501 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 875-3520, FP.K12.OH.US/PAGE/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=197, GR=94.9%, PI=76.5%, GAP=56%, CCR=72.6%

FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5348, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=626, ELC=73.2%, GR=94.5%, PI=77.6%, GAP=40%, CCR=70.5%

FELICITY-FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5330, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=176, GR=94.5%, PI=69.3%, GAP=53.8%, CCR=70.5%

FINNEYTOWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 7283700, FINNEYTOWN.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,135, ELC=52.3%, GR=93.6%, PI=62.6%, GAP=19%, CCR=59.8%

FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY CAMPUS

8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 931-0712, FINNEYTOWN.ORG/SCHOOLS/SECONDARY/ GS=7–12, E=478, GR=93.6%, PI=67%, GAP=42.1%, CCR=59.8%

FOREST HILLS LOCAL SCHOOLS

7946 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 2313600, FORESTHILLS.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,706, ELC=78.9%, GR=97.5%, PI=93.7%, GAP=66.2%, CCR=64.1%

ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL

7560 FOREST RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 232-2772, FORESTHILLS.EDU/ANDERSON GS=9–12, E=1,081, GR=98%, PI=87.9%, GAP=53.1%, CCR=61%

TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL

2650 BARTELS RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 232-7770, FORESTHILLS.EDU/TURPIN GS=9–12, E=971, GR=96.9%, PI=91%, GAP=51.2%, CCR=67.4%

FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

150 E. SIXTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 746-1699, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=K–12, E=2,548, ELC=66.4%, GR=96.1%, PI=74.2%, GAP=30.5%, CCR=57.6%

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

750 E. FOURTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 743-8610, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM/FRANKLIN-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=628, GR=96.1%, PI=73.3%, GAP=28.6%, CCR=57.6%

GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1043 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 378-3565, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=922, ELC=75.7%, GR=99%, PI=81.5%, GAP=62.5%, CCR=92.5%

GEORGETOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL

987 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 3786730, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=7–12, E=374, GR=99%, PI=79.9%, GAP=42.1%, CCR=92.5%

GOSHEN LOCAL SCHOOLS

6694 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2222, GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,601, ELC=82.5%, GR=99.2%, PI=82.3%, GAP=66.1%, CCR=83.4%

GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL

6707 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2227, GHS. GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=735, GR=99.2%, PI=79.3%, GAP=75.6%, CCR=83.4%

HAMILTON CITY SCHOOLS

533 DAYTON ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 887-5000, HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,683, ELC=62.6%, GR=89.4%, PI=70.9%, GAP=44.9%, CCR=54.6%

HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 1165 EATON AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 868-7700, HHSMC.HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=9–12, E=2,105, GR=99.1%, PI=72.7%, GAP=37.9%, CCR=60%

INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

6855 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4500, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=2,121, ELC=73%, GR=97%, PI=95%, GAP=76.2%, CCR=81.2%

INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL

6865 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4550, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG/HS.ASPX GS=9–12, E=611, GR=97%, PI=94%, GAP=64.9%, CCR=81.2%

KINGS LOCAL SCHOOLS

1797 KING AVE., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 398-8050, KINGSLOCAL.NET GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,898, ELC=86.3%, GR=97.3%, PI=88.7%, GAP=68.1%, CCR=64.2%

KINGS HIGH SCHOOL

5500 COLUMBIA RD., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 3988050, KINGSLOCAL.NET/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,267, GR=97.3%, PI=88.1%, GAP=67.7%, CCR=64.2%

LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

5572 PRINCETON RD., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45011, (513) 874-5505, LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=16,827, ELC=75.2%, GR=95.5%, PI=87.6%, GAP=72.9%, CCR=62.1%

LAKOTA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

5050 TYLERSVILLE RD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 6824117, CENTRAL.LAKOTAONLINE.COM, GS=9–12, E=147, GR=89.2%, PI=61.6%, GAP=30.8%, CCR=40.2%

LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL

6840 LAKOTA LN., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044, (513) 7557211, EASTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12, E=2,173, GR=95.6%, PI=87%, GAP=57.1%, CCR=64.6%

LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL

8940 UNION CENTRE BLVD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 874-5699, WESTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12,

E=2,519, GR=96.4%, PI=85.6%, GAP=50%, CCR=63.4%

LEBANON CITY SCHOOLS

160 MILLER RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5770, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,837, ELC=69.2%, GR=97%, PI=84.1%, GAP=64.2%, CCR=62.7%

LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL

1916 DRAKE RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5100, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG/LEBANON-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,432, GR=97%, PI=84.3%, GAP=56.9%, CCR=62.7%

LITTLE MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

95 E. U.S. 22-3, MAINEVILLE, OH 45039, (513) 899-2264, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,359, ELC=75%, GR=98.8%, PI=84.3%, GAP=65.2%, CCR=61.6%

LITTLE MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL

3001 E. U.S. 22-3, MORROW, OH 45152, (513) 899-3781, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM/LITTLE-MIAMI-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,500, GR=98.8%, PI=83.1%, GAP=48.3%, CCR=61.6%

LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOLS

210 N. COOPER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=411, ELC=51.4%, GR=83.9%, PI=52.1%, GAP=37.2%, CCR=82.6%

LOCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL

249 W. FORRER ST., LOCKLAND, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=208, GR=83.9%, PI=51.6%, GAP=39.5%, CCR=82.6%

LOVELAND CITY SCHOOLS

757 S. LEBANON RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 6835600, LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,935, ELC=78.2%, GR=98.9%, PI=92.8%, GAP=69.7%, CCR=68.5%

LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL

1 TIGER TRL., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-1920, LHS. LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,151, GR=98.9%, PI=92.3%, GAP=50%, CCR=68.5%

MADEIRA CITY SCHOOLS

7465 LOANNES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 985-6070, MADEIRACITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,738, ELC=94.4%, GR=98.5%, PI=98.9%, GAP=69.1%, CCR=79.2%

MADEIRA HIGH SCHOOL

7465 LOANNES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 891-8222, MHS.MADEIRACITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=437, GR=98.5%, PI=95.1%, GAP=62.5%, CCR=79.2%

MADISON LOCAL SCHOOLS

1324 MIDDLETOWN EATON RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 420-4750, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,443, ELC=72.1%, GR=96.5%, PI=80.4%, GAP=49%, CCR=48.1%

MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

5797 W. ALEXANDRIA RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 4204760, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG/MADISON-HIGH-SCHOOL

GS=9–12, E=395, GR=96.5%, PI=76%, GAP=29.4%, CCR=48.1%

MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS

2 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 2727500, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,497, ELC=96.4%, GR=96.1%, PI=100.3%, GAP=81.3%, CCR=70.9%

MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL

1 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 272-7600, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG/MARIEMONTHIGHSCHOOL_HOME. ASPX GS=9–12, E=433, GR=96.1%, PI=98.1%, GAP=71.4%, CCR=70.9%

MASON CITY SCHOOLS

211 N. EAST ST., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-0474, MASONOHIOSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=9,867, ELC=74.9%, GR=97.7%, PI=94.2%, GAP=82.9%, CCR=64.5%

WILLIAM MASON HIGH SCHOOL

6100 S. MASON MONTGOMERY RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-5025, MHS.MASONOHIOSCHOOLS.COM

GS=9–12, E=3,330, GR=97.7%, PI=92%, GAP=72.9%, CCR=64.5%

MIDDLETOWN CITY SCHOOLS

1 DONHAM PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 423-0781, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM

GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,643, ELC=52.9%, GR=85.6%, PI=58.8%, GAP=25.8%, CCR=37.8%

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

601 N. BREIEL BLVD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 4204500, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM/MIDDLETOWN-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,387, GR=85.6%, PI=59.3%, GAP=11.7%, CCR=37.8%

MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1099 ST. RT. 131, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-1314, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,754, ELC=76.4%, GR=96.8%, PI=88.3%, GAP=58.5%, CCR=70.7%

MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL

1 EAGLES WAY, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-2990, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/O/MHS GS=9–12, E=1,687, GR=97.5%, PI=86.9%, GAP=50%, CCR=70.4%

MILFORD ACADEMY

1039 ST. RT. 28, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 576-8943, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/O/MA GS=9–12, E=50, GR=89.5%, PI=47.2%, GAP=61.5%, CCR=73.8%

MONROE LOCAL SCHOOLS

500 YANKEE RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-2536, MONROELOCALSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,718, ELC=75.6%, GR=97.6%, PI=86.8%, GAP=59.1%, CCR=79.1%

MONROE HIGH SCHOOL

220 YANKEE RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-8471, MONROELOCALSCHOOLS.COM/MONROE-SR-HIGH-SCHOOL

GS=9–12, E=665, GR=97.6%, PI=81.9%, GAP=50%, CCR=79.1%

MT. HEALTHY CITY SCHOOLS

7615 HARRISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 7290077, MTHCS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,630, ELC=43.8%, GR=89.6%, PI=49.9%, GAP=15.2%, CCR=70.3%

MT. HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL

8101 HAMILTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 729-0130, MTHCS.ORG/O/MHHS GS=9–12, E=821, GR=90.3%, PI=53.3%, GAP=21.6%, CCR=71.7%

NEW MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-0833, NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=581, ELC=61.4%, GR=98.1%, PI=62.2%, GAP=37.5%, CCR=35.5%

NEW MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL

600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 896-7153, HS.NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US GS=9–12, E=144, GR=98.1%, PI=63%, GAP=34.6%, CCR=35.5%

NEW RICHMOND EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1135 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-2616, NRSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,841, ELC=71.2%, GR=96.4%, PI=77.5%, GAP=39.1%, CCR=58.3%

NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL

1131 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-3191, NRSCHOOLS.ORG/O/NRHS GS=9–12, E=550, GR=96.4%, PI=78.5%, GAP=25.7%, CCR=58.3%

NORTH COLLEGE HILL CITY SCHOOLS 1731 GOODMAN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 9318181, NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,299, ELC=51.4%, GR=88.9%, PI=49.8%, GAP=14.8%, CCR=64.3%

NORTH COLLEGE HILL HIGH SCHOOL

1620 W. GALBRAITH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 7284783, HS.NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=311, GR=91.8%, PI=56.1%, GAP=10%, CCR=73.6%

NORTH COLLEGE HILL TROJAN WAY LEARNING CENTER 1731 GOODMAN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 931-8181 X 14316, TWLC.NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=84, GR=82.4%, PI=42.2%, GAP=30.2%, CCR=63%

NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS

3240 BANNING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 923-1000, NWLSD.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,585, ELC=70.6%, GR=93.4%, PI=69.3%, GAP=61.4%, CCR=73.5%

COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL

8801 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 385-6424, NWLSD.ORG/O/CHS GS=9–12, E=1,280, GR=93.3%, PI=71.3%, GAP=71.2%, CCR=72.3%

NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL

10761 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 851-7300, NWLSD.ORG/O/NHS GS=9–12, E=702, GR=93.7%, PI=67.1%, GAP=50.8%, CCR=76%

NORWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

2132 WILLIAMS AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 9242500, NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,690,

• Serving preschool through 8th grade

• Located on 7 acres of thick woods, lush meadows and surrounded by acres of nature preserves––our natural world is part of our classroom

• Amazing kids, Engaged parents and Devoted teachers that are the heartbeat of our school community

ELC=66.9%, GR=85.5%, PI=73.2%, GAP=31.7%, CCR=78%

NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

2020 SHERMAN AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 924-2800, HS.NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=431, GR=85.5%, PI=73.3%, GAP=33.8%, CCR=78%

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOLS

6325 RAPID RUN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 574-3200, OHLSD.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,116, ELC=76.2%, GR=95%, PI=86.7%, GAP=79.4%, CCR=54.3%

OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

3200 EBENEZER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 574-1205, OHLSD.US/OAK-HILLS-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=2,162, GR=95%, PI=83.5%, GAP=60.7%, CCR=54.3%

PRINCETON CITY SCHOOLS

3900 COTTINGHAM DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 8641000, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,699, ELC=63.3%, GR=96.2%, PI=73.4%, GAP=60%, CCR=73%

PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL

100 VIKING WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45246, (513) 864-1503, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/O/PHS GS=9–12, E=1,505, GR=98.4%, PI=79.1%, GAP=64.6%, CCR=71.7%

PRINCETON INNOVATION CENTER

3900 COTTINGHAM DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 8642501, PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/O/PIC GS=7–12, E=247, GR=86.6%, PI=34.7%, GAP=25.4%, CCR=77.8%

READING COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 5541800, READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,382, ELC=65.3%, GR=91.7%, PI=71.2%, GAP=45.8%, CCR=64%

READING JUNIOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 733-4422, READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=616, GR=91.7%, PI=72.2%, GAP=45.5%, CCR=64%

RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON LOCAL SCHOOLS

502 S. SECOND ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4396, RULH.US GS=K–12, E=679, ELC=67.4%, GR=92.6%, PI=70.6%, GAP=18.9%, CCR=79.5%

RIPLEY-UNION-LEWIS-HUNTINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 1317 S. SECOND ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4384, RULH. US/HIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=187, GR=92.6%, PI=64.1%, GAP=17.9%, CCR=79.5%

ROSS LOCAL SCHOOLS

3371 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-1253, ROSSRAMS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,294, ELC=81.7%, GR=97.4%, PI=89.3%, GAP=63.3%, CCR=67.3%

ROSS HIGH SCHOOL

3601 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 8631252, RHS.ROSSRAMS.COM GS=9–12, E=634, GR=97.4%, PI=85%, GAP=40%, CCR=67.3%

SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS

10800 CAMPBELL RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 3674139, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=4,038,

ELC=73.9%, GR=94.6%, PI=84.2%, GAP=70.4%, CCR=86.3%

WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL

9860 WEST RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 367-4169, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAM-HENRY-HARRISON-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,018, GR=94.6%, PI=79.2%, GAP=51.2%, CCR=86.3%

SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

1685 S. MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066, (937) 748-3960, SPRINGBORO.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,763, ELC=89.1%, GR=98.5%, PI=90.4%, GAP=56.9%, CCR=76.4%

SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL

1675 S. MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066, (937) 748-3950, SPRINGBORO.ORG/SPRINGBOROHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,752, GR=98.5%, PI=91%, GAP=66%, CCR=76.3%

ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE CITY SCHOOLS

105 WASHINGTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 482-7121, SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=736, ELC=68.5%, GR=94.6%, PI=71.2%, GAP=64.8%, CCR=37.7%

ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL 4615 TOWER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 482-7100, HS.SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=356, GR=94.6%, PI=69.6%, GAP=52.9%, CCR=37.7%

SYCAMORE COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS 5959 HAGEWA DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 6861700, SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,913,

ELC=79%, GR=97.3%, PI=94.8%, GAP=68.6%, CCR=69.4%

SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL

7400 CORNELL RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 6861770, SHS.SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,602, GR=97.3%, PI=92.9%, GAP=57.1%, CCR=69.4%

TALAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS

131 W. CHESTNUT ST., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3333, TALAWANDA.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,751, ELC=66%, GR=98.6%, PI=80%, GAP=52.4%, CCR=66.1%

TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL

5301 UNIVERSITY PARK BLVD., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3200, TALAWANDA.ORG/TALAWANDA-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=757, GR=98.6%, PI=79.2%, GAP=51.2%, CCR=66.1%

THREE RIVERS LOCAL SCHOOLS

401 N. MIAMI AVE., CLEVES, OH 45002, (513) 941-6400, THREERIVERSSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,878, ELC=69.2%, GR=98.1%, PI=83.5%, GAP=76.1%, CCR=71.6%

TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL

56 COOPER RD., CLEVES, OH 45002, (513) 467-3200, THREERIVERSSCHOOLS.ORG/TAYLOR-HIGH-SCHOOL

GS=9–12, E=552, GR=98.5%, PI=80.9%, GAP=32.5%, CCR=72%

WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOLS

625 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 897-6971, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,455, ELC=79.6%, GR=97.3%, PI=93.7%, GAP=74.5%, CCR=81.3%

WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

735 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 8972776, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM/WAYNESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL

GS=9–12, E=401, GR=97.3%, PI=93.9%, GAP=72.2%, CCR=81.3%

WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOLS

4350 AICHOLTZ RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 943-5000, WESTCLER.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,560, ELC=67.2%, GR=93.4%, PI=78.6%, GAP=50%, CCR=55%

WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL

4101 BACH-BUXTON RD., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 947-7600, WESTCLER.ORG/OUR-TEAM/SCHOOLS/WCHS/INDEX GS=9–12, E=1,958, GR=93.4%, PI=81%, GAP=58.1%, CCR=55%

WESTERN BROWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

524 W. MAIN ST., MT. ORAB, OH 45154, (937) 444-2044, WB.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=2,551, ELC=73.3%, GR=93.5%, PI=79.4%, GAP=59.1%, CCR=72.9%

WESTERN BROWN HIGH SCHOOL

476 W. MAIN ST., MT. ORAB, OH 45154, (937) 444-2544, WB.K12.OH.US/WESTERNBROWNHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX

GS=9–12, E=700, GR=93.5%, PI=71.5%, GAP=37.5%, CCR=72.9%

WILLIAMSBURG LOCAL SCHOOLS

549A W. MAIN ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 724-3077, BURGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=889, ELC=81.9%, GR=99.6%, PI=87.5%, GAP=69.8%, CCR=79.8%

WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL

500 S. FIFTH ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 724-2211, BURGSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAMSBURGHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX

GS=6–12, E=493, GR=99.6%, PI=83.2%, GAP=61.8%, CCR=79.8%

WINTON WOODS CITY SCHOOLS 825 WAYCROSS RD., SUITE A, CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 6192300, WINTONWOODS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,975, ELC=58.3%, GR=92.7%, PI=57.8%, GAP=31.9%, CCR=66%

WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 619-2420, NCHS.WINTONWOODS.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,229, GR=92.7%, PI=57.3%, GAP=23%, CCR=66%

WYOMING CITY SCHOOLS

420 SPRINGFIELD PK., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 2067000, WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,863, ELC=94.8%, GR=99.1%, PI=97.3%, GAP=76.4%, CCR=73.9%

WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL

106 PENDERY AVE., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 206-7050, WHS.WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=563, GR=99.1%, PI=91%, GAP=62.8%, CCR=73.9%

OHIO PRIVATE

Ohio Private Key of Abbreviations

GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition

ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

1810 YOUNG ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 763-6655, ALDERSGATECHRISTIAN.COM GS=K–12, E=209, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,100 grades K–8; $8,400 grades 9–12

ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI SCHOOLS

100 E. EIGHTH ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 421-3131, CATHOLICBESTCHOICE.ORG

ALL SAINTS SCHOOL

8939 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7924732, ALLSAINTS.CC/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=513, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA SCHOOL

4390 BRIDGETOWN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 5744035, SAINTALS.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=133, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,766

ST. ANDREW-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL

5900 BUCKWHEAT RD., MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 575-0093, SASEASSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=310, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$7,200

ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL

3064 PLEASANT AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45015, (513) 863-0604, SAINTANNCS.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=175, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$6,400

ROMERO ACADEMY AT ANNUNCIATION

3545 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 301-1448, ROMEROACADEMIES.ORG/SCHOOLS/ANNUNCIATION-CLIFTON GS=Pre-K–7, E=25, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500

ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL

5425 JULMAR DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 922-2500, STACATHOLICSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=470, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$7,100

STEPHEN T. BADIN HIGH SCHOOL

571 NEW LONDON RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-3993, BADINHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=740, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$13,350

ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL

1453 LOCUST LAKE RD., AMELIA, OH 45102, (513) 753-4744, STBAMELIASCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=48 preschool, 205 K–8, STR=12:1 preschool, 16:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$6,450 K–8

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL

7115 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 353-4224, STBERNARDTC.ORG GS=K–8, E=190, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$6,165

ST. BONIFACE SCHOOL

4305 PITTS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 541-5122, STBONIFACESCHOOL.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=200, STR=24:1, U=Yes, T=$8,400, EdChoice scholarship available

CARDINAL PACELLI SCHOOL

927 ELLISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 321-1048, CARDINALPACELLI.ORG/CARDINAL-PACELLI GS=Pre-K–8, E=421, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,800

ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL

3324 WUNDER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 481-7683, STCATHOSSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=205, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$6,165

ST. CECILIA SCHOOL

4115 TAYLOR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45209, (513) 533-6060, SCHOOL.STCECILIACINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=246, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$7,500

ST. CLEMENT SCHOOL 4534 VINE ST., ST. BERNARD, OH 45217, (513) 641-2137, STCLEMENT.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=281, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$7,100 (2023–2024)

ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL 896 OAKLAND RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-7903, SAINTCOLUMBANSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=487, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,675 in parish; $7,275 nonparish

CORRYVILLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 108 CALHOUN ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 281-4856, CORRYVILLECATHOLIC.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=204, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$7,000

DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 3440 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45225, (513) 8610600, DEPAULCRISTOREY.ORG GS=9–12, E=313, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=Ohio families pay no tuition; out-of-state families are charged $500 in tuition.

CINCINNAT I WALDORF SCHOOL

Chalk on slate. Crayons in hand. Music in the air.

From early childhood through high school, students learn by doing—through handwork, woodworking, movement, choral music, chamber orchestra, and daily time outdoors. Technology waits until 7th grade, then enters with intention—supporting, not replacing, deep thinking and creativity.

ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL

371 PEDRETTI AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 251-1276, STDOMINICDELHI-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=401, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250

ELDER HIGH SCHOOL

3900 VINCENT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-3744, ELDERHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=836, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$15,330

BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL

4855 ST. RT. 122, FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (513) 423-0723, FENWICKFALCONS.ORG GS=9–12, E=415, STR=14:2, U=Yes, T=$14,280

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL

1602 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 961-1953, DESALESCINCY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=230, STR=23:1, U=Yes, T=$6,500

ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL

20 DESALES AVE., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-6501, STFRANCISDESALES-LEBANON.COM GS=K–8, E=196, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$5,700

ST. FRANCIS SERAPH SCHOOL

14 E. LIBERTY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 721-7778, SFSSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=145, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,100 (2022–2023)

ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

18 W. SHARON RD., GLENDALE, OH 45246, (513) 771-5220, STGABESCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=290, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,700

ST. GERTRUDE SCHOOL

6543 MIAMI AVE., MADEIRA, OH 45243, (513) 561-8020, STGERTRUDESCH.ORG GS=K–8, E=394, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$7,600

THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI

4460 BERWICK ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 271-4171, GSCMONTESSORI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=202, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,473 pre-K; $9,307 grades K–8 (2024–2025)

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL

6539 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 6243141, GASCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=565, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$7,300 preschool in parish; $8,400 preschool nonparish; $6,750 K–8 in parish; $8,200 K–8 nonparish

HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL

3001 PRICE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-8483, HOLYFAMILYCINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=241, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$7,000

ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA SCHOOL

5222 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 389-3242, SAINTI.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=1,173, STR=24:1, U=Yes, T=$5,370

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL

7800 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 3884086, IHOMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=704, STR=15:1 preschool, 22:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$6,166

ST. JAMES SCHOOL-WHITE OAK 6111 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 741-5333, STJAMESWO.ORG GS=K–8, E=651, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,380 2025–2026

JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL

9375 WINTON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 521-0860, JPIICS.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=470, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$6,100

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 5375 DRY RIDGE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45252, (513) 385-7970, STJOHNSDRSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=472, STR=21:1, U=Yes, T=$6,000

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL

508 PARK AVE., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 367-6826, SJBHARRISON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=250, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166 in parish; $8,105 nonparish

ST. JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

925 S. SECOND ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-8758, SJCSHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=251, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166

ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

5940 BRIDGETOWN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 5982100, STJUDECINCY.ORG GS=K–8, E=540, STR=17:01, U=Yes, T=$6,375

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL

3091 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 741-3000, LASALLEHS.NET GS=9–12, E=500, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$13,500

ST. LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1020 CARSON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-4996, STLPRICEHILL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=383, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$5,600

ST. MARGARET OF YORK SCHOOL

9495 COLUMBIA RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 697-3100, SMOYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=650, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=$6,550

ST. MARY SCHOOL HYDE PARK

2845 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 321-0703, SMSHP.COM GS=K–8, E=475, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$7,950

MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL

6536 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 2313500, MCNHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=720, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$14,975

MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL

6000 OAKWOOD AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 681-1800, MERCYMCAULEY.ORG GS=9–12, E=372, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$13,900 plus $1,300 in fees

MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER

2335 GRANDVIEW AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 4756700, MERCYMONTESSORI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=296, STR=12:1, U=No, T=Sliding scale; tuition based on income

ST. MICHAEL CONSOLIDATED

300 MARKET ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4202, STMICHAELRIPLEY.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=123, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166 (2025–2026)

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL

11136 OAK ST., SHARONVILLE, OH 45241, (513) 554-3555, STMICHAELSHARONVILLE.ORG GS=K–8, E=413, STR=23:1, U=Yes, T=$6,366

ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL

9001 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 7911680, MOELLER.ORG GS=9–12, E=906, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$18,650 (2026–2027)

MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

7197 MOTHER TERESA LN., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 779-6585, MTCES.ORG GS=K–8, E=668, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$6,380

MOUNT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL

711 E. COLUMBIA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 8213044, MNDHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=685, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$15,320 (2025–2026)

NATIVITY SCHOOL

5936 RIDGE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45213, (513) 458-6767, NATIVITY-CINCINNATI.ORG GS=K–8, E=350, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,700

OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

2940 W. GALBRAITH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 9313070, OLGCS.ORG GS=K–8, E=400, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL

5835 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 347-2660, SCHOOL.LOURDES.ORG GS=K–8, E=198, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$8,000

OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL

808 NEEB RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 347-2072, SCHOOL.OLV.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=470, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=not provided

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL

3180 SOUTH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 347-2222, OLVISITATION.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=772, STR=not provided, U=Yes, T=$6,375 (K–8)

ST. PETER IN CHAINS SCHOOL 451 RIDGELAWN AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-0685, STPETERHAMILTON.ORG GS=K–8, E=183, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,166

PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 2935 HACKBERRY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 751-1230, PURCELLMARIAN.ORG GS=9–12, E=395, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$12,000

QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL 2550 MILLVILLE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-8705, QUEENOFPEACEHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=285, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$6,286 (2025–2026)

ROMERO ACADEMY AT RESURRECTION 1740 ILIFF AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 461-2044, ROMEROACADEMIES.ORG GS=Pre-K–7, E=184, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250

ST. RITA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF 1720 GLENDALE MILFORD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 771-7600, SRSDEAF.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=88, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=Varies by program

ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL

4320 VINE ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 641-1300, ROGERBACON.ORG GS=9–12, E=564, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$11,400

ROYALMONT ACADEMY

200 NORTHCREST DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 754-0555, ROYALMONT.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=171, STR=8:1, U=Yes, T=$9,042

SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL

400 NILLES RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 858-4215, SHJS. ORG GS=K–8, E=460, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,350

SETON HIGH SCHOOL

3901 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 471-2600, SETONCINCINNATI.ORG GS=9–12, E=720, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$13,500 + $2,200 fees = $15,700 total

ST. SUSANNA PARISH SCHOOL

500 READING RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-3821, STSUSANNASCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=691, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$7,445

ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL

1194 RULISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 4714530, STTERESA.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=213, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,250, accepts EdChoice and EdChoice Expansion

ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL

788 OHIO PK., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 753-2540, STTMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=301, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$6,450

ST. URSULA ACADEMY

1339 E. MCMILLAN ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 961-3410, SAINTURSULA.ORG GS=9–12, E=650, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$16,950

ST. URSULA VILLA

3660 VINEYARD PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 533-7373, STURSULAVILLA.ORG GS=Age 2–grade 8, E=500, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$3,725–$12,505

URSULINE ACADEMY

5535 PFEIFFER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 791-5791, URSULINEACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=492, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$17,850 (2025–2026)

ST. VERONICA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

4475 MT. CARMEL-TOBASCO RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 528-0442, STVERONICA.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=360, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$7,200 preschool, $7,570 K–8

ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL

7754 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7916320, SVF-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=165, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=pre-K $7,000; $7,500 K–8

ST. VIVIAN SCHOOL

885 DENIER PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 522-6858, MYSTVIVIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=240, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,300

ST. WILLIAM SCHOOL

4125 ST. WILLIAMS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 4712989, SWSCINCINNATI.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=242, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200

ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL

600 W. NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 761-7600, STXAVIER.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,369, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$18,130

BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL

11981 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 825-2290, BEAUTIFUL-SAVIOR.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=103, STR=16:1, U=No, T=$6,165

BETHANY SCHOOL 555 ALBION AVE., GLENDALE, OH 45246, (513) 771-7462, BETHANYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=174, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$11,929

CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY 7645 WINTON RD., BUILDING A, CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 521-5481, CENTRALBAPTISTACADEMY.ORG GS=K–8, E=123, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,466 grades K–5; $6,566 grades 6–8

CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1904 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 742-5800, CENTRALMONTESSORIACADEMY.COM GS=Pre-K–6, E=120, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$12,090–$13,385

CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI 927 O’BANNONVILLE RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 6834757, CMHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=180, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$9,350–$15,000

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=770, STR=15:1, U=No

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CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY CAMPUS

7350 DIXIE HWY., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 874-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–6, T=$7,120 halfday K; $11,430 K–6

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS

7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=7–12, T=$13,230

CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

6905 GIVEN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 561-7298, COUNTRYDAY.NET GS=18 months–grade 12, E=865, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$9,560–$33,540

CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL

2222 LOSANTIVILLE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 351-7777, CHDSONLINE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=354, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=Varies

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 8283 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, CHCA-OH.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,135, STR=12:1, U=Yes, through grade 6, T=$4,275–$22,575

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—

MARTHA S. LINDNER CAMPUS

11525 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=9–12

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY— FOUNDERS’ CAMPUS

11300 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=4–8

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY— ARMLEDER CAMPUS

140 W. NINTH ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 721-2422, GS=Pre-K3–6

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY— EDYTH B. LINDNER CAMPUS

11312 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=Pre-K2–3

CINCINNATI WALDORF SCHOOL 6743 CHESTNUT ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 541-0220, CINCINNATIWALDORFSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=260, STR=varies, U=No, T=Varies

THE GARDNER SCHOOL OF CINCINNATI

9370 WATERSTONE BLVD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 6838833, THEGARDNERSCHOOL.COM/SCHOOLS/THE-GARDNERSCHOOL-OF-CINCINNATI GS=Infant–Pre-K, E=165, STR=depends on age, U=Yes, T=Varies

CREATIVE TOTS PRESCHOOL 7803 LAUREL AVE., MADEIRA, OH 45243, (513) 272-2223, CREATIVETOTS.COM GS=18 months–5 years, E=100, STR=varies by age, U=No, T=Varies

CREATIVE TOTS MASON

6408 THORNBERRY CT., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-6776, CREATIVETOTSMASON.COM GS=18 months–5 1/2 years, E=100, STR=varies by age, U=No, T=Varies

EL-SEWEDY INTERNATIONAL

ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI

8094 PLANTATION DR., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 7550169, INTLACADEMY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=205, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,695 (2025–2026)

KING OF KINGS PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARDEN

3621 SOCIALVILLE-FOSTER RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-6089, KOKLCMS.ORG/OUR-SCHOOL/WELCOME GS=2 years–K, E=150, STR=6:1, U=No, T=$250 to $905/ month

LEAVES OF LEARNING

7131 PLAINFIELD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 697-9021, LEAVESOFLEARNING.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=310, STR=12:1, U=No, T=Varies based on class schedule

LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY

4900 OLD IRWIN SIMPSON RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 754-1234, LIBERTYBIBLEACADEMY.ORG GS=Pre-K–Grade 12, E=413, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$9,384 K–8; $9,492 9–12

LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL

4122 MYRTLE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 984-2215, LINDENGROVESCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=132, STR=7:1 to 3:1 depending on age and support needs, U=No, T=$39,000

MARS HILL ACADEMY

4230 AERO DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-3223, MARSHILL.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=352, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$3,480–$7,520 Pre-K; $6,125–$9,190 K; $13,145 grades 1–6; $15,555 grades 7–12

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MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

6830 SCHOOL ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 272-6822, MVCA-OH.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,087, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,080

MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM

2505 RIVERSIDE DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 321-3282, MONTESSORICENTERROOM.COM GS=Pre-K–K, E=50, STR=10:1, U=No, T=$690/month

THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI

3 BURTON WOODS LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 281-7999, NEWSCHOOLMONTESSORI.COM GS=Age 3–Grade 6, E=155, STR=6:1–12:1 preprimary, 10:1–15:1 elementary. After school: 10:1 (preprimary), 13:1 (elementary), U=No, T=$8,100–$16,900 (lunch included)

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF MASON

5888 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45040, (513) 336-6756, PRIMROSEMASON.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=175, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SYMMES

9175 GOVERNORS WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 697-6970, PRIMROSESYMMES.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=160, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF SOUTH LEBANON

719 CORWIN NIXON BLVD., SOUTH LEBANON, OH 45065, (513) 770-0048, PRIMROSESOUTHLEBANON.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=180, STR=varies by age, U=Yes, T=Varies

PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF WEST CHESTER

8378 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 870-0630, PRIMROSEWESTCHESTER.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, E=96, STR=Infants 4:1, toddlers 7:1, preschool 12:1, Pre-K 14:1, Explorer 18:1, U=No, T=$324–$402 per week

ROCKWERN ACADEMY

8401 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 9843770, ROCKWERNACADEMY.ORG GS=12 months–Grade 8, E=249, STR=6:1, U=No, T=$9,200–$16,740

THE SCHILLING SCHOOL FOR GIFTED CHILDREN

8100 CORNELL RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 489-8940, SCHILLINGSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–12, E=40, STR=4:1, U=No, T=$14,420 K, $15,450 1st & 2nd, $17,510 3rd & 4th, $20,600 5th–12th

THE SEVEN HILLS SCHOOL

HILLSDALE CAMPUS: 5400 RED BANK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45227; DOHERTY CAMPUS: 2627 JOHNSTONE PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 728-2400, 7HILLS.ORG GS=2 years–Grade 12, E=1,003, STR=9:1, U=Yes on Doherty Campus; No on Hillsdale Campus, T=$9,750–$36,340

SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER

2121 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 871-6080, SPRINGER-LD.ORG GS=1–12, E=241, STR=6:1, U=No, T=Varies

SPRINGS EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL

9429 LOVELAND MADEIRA RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 793-7877, SPRINGSEAST.COM GS=Pre-K–3, U=No,

T=$5,500 half-day pre-K and K; $8,800 full-day pre-K–grade 3

THE SUMMIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL

2161 GRANDIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 871-4700, SUMMITCDS.ORG GS=18 months–Grade 12, E=1,075, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$6,310–$29,790

TERRY’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL

419 POPLAR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 761-3836, TERRYSMONTESSORI.COM GS=6 weeks–6 years, E=112, STR=infants 3:1, toddler–4 6:1, pre-K–K 8:1, U=No, T=$1,846/month

OHIO CAREER

Ohio Career and Technical Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment GR=Graduation rate PI=Performance Index TSA=Technical Skill Attainment, measures the proportion of students passing technical assessments, percentage score PPP=Post Program Placement, the proportion of students who are employed, in an apprenticeship, join the military, enter a service program, or are enrolled in postsecondary education or advanced training in the six months after leaving school, percentage score

BUTLER TECH

3605 HAMILTON-MIDDLETOWN RD., FAIRFIELD TWP., OH 45011, (513) 868-1911, BUTLERTECH.ORG GS=6–12, E=14,287, GR=98.8%, PI=74.1%, TSA=89.0%, PPP=94.8%

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• Earned Distinction as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

• All Students Participate in our Halo Bell Program, Providing Enrichment Services for ALL Students

• Mental and Physical Health Services Provided by a Full-Time School Counselor & Full-Time School Nurse

• Teachers Guide Students to Develop Spiritually, Academically, Emotionally, and Physically

• All K-8 Students Participate in Spanish, Art, Music, and Physical Education Weekly

• Extra-Curricular Activities Include Athletics, Music, Drama, and More

• EdChoice Program Provider

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP CAMPUS

3603 HAMILTON-MIDDLETOWN RD., FAIRFIELD TWP., OH 45011, (513) 894-8419

MONROE CAMPUS

640 HAMILTON LEBANON RD., MONROE, OH 45050, (513) 539-1079

WEST CHESTER CAMPUS

8450 CAPSTONE BLVD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 645-5450,

GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES

3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 771-8840, GREATOAKS.COM GS=11–12, E=15,415, GR=99.1%, PI=73.6%, TSA=87.6%, PPP=94.5%

DIAMOND OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 6375 HARRISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 574-1300

LAUREL OAKS CAREER CAMPUS

300 OAK DR., WILMINGTON, OH 45177, (937) 382-1411

LIVE OAKS CAREER CAMPUS 5956 BUCKWHEAT RD., MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 575-1900

SCARLET OAKS CAREER CAMPUS

3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 771-8810

WARREN COUNTY CAREER CENTER

3525 N. ST. RT. 48, LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-5677, MYWCCC.ORG GS=11–12, E=4,509, GR=98.2%, PI=73.2%, TSA=88.5%, PPP=95.7%

KENTUCKY PUBLIC

Kentucky Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment LIT=Percentage proficient or distinguished in reading at elementary, middle school, and high school levels MATH=Percentage proficient or distinguished in math at elementary, middle school, and high school levels GR=Graduation rate

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

307 BRACKEN ST., AUGUSTA, KY 41002, (606) 756-2545, AUGUSTA.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=366, READ=28% elementary/47% middle/22% high, MATH=too small to anonymize% elementary/41% middle/48% high, GR=97.4%

AUGUSTA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

207 BRACKEN ST., AUGUSTA, KY 41002, (606) 756-2105, SCHOOL.AUGUSTA.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=366, READ=28% elementary/47% middle/22% high, MATH=too small to anonymize% elementary/41% middle/48% high, GR=97.4%

BEECHWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

50 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3250, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,623, READ=68% elementary/66% middle/67% high, MATH=66% elementary/73% middle/77% high, GR=97.2%

BEECHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

54 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 3311220, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=7–12, E=778, READ=67% middle/67% high, MATH=80% middle/77% high, GR=97.2%

BELLEVUE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

219 CENTER ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 261-2108, BELLEVUE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=583, READ=33% elementary/31% middle/43% high, MATH=37% elementary/22% middle/40% high, GR=100%

BELLEVUE HIGH SCHOOL

201 CENTER ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 261-2980, BELLEVUE.KYSCHOOLS.US/PAGE/WELCOME-TO-BELLEVUEMIDDLEHIGH-SCHOOL GS=6–12, E=318, READ=31% middle/43% high, MATH=22% middle/40% high, GR=100%

BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS

8330 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 283-1003, BOONE. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=21,559, READ=58% elementary/56% middle/51% high, MATH=57% elementary/53% middle/48% high, GR=96.1%

BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

7056 BURLINGTON PKE., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 2825655, BCHS.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,380, READ=44% high, MATH=33% high, GR=95.9%

CONNER HIGH SCHOOL

3310 COUGAR PATH, HEBRON, KY 41048, (859) 334-4400, CHS. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,462, READ=57% high, MATH=58% high, GR=98.1%

RANDALL K. COOPER HIGH SCHOOL

2855 LONGBRANCH RD., UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5040, COOPER.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,537, READ=47% high, MATH=47% high, GR=97%

LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL

10379 U.S. 42, UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5300, RYLE. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=2,153, READ=54% high, MATH=51% high, GR=97.2%

BRACKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

1048 BLADESTON DR., BROOKSVILLE, KY 41004, (606) 7352523, BRACKEN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,202, READ=42% elementary/51% middle/44% high, MATH=37% elementary/50% middle/32% high, GR=90.8%

BRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

350 W. MIAMI ST., BROOKSVILLE, KY 41004, (606) 7353153, HS.BRACKEN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=396, READ=44% high, MATH=32% high, GR=90.8%

CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

101 ORCHARD LN., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-2173, CAMPBELL.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,421, READ=64% elementary/47% middle/53% high, MATH=60% elementary/50% middle/52% high, GR=98.9%

CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

909 CAMEL CROSSING, ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 6354161, CCHS.CAMPBELL.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,576, READ=54% high, MATH=53% high, GR=98.9%

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

25 E. SEVENTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1000, COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,965, READ=47% elementary/29% middle/31% high, MATH=35% elementary/24% middle/24% high, GR=90.4%

HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL

2500 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 6559545, HHS.COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=942, READ=32% high, MATH=25% high, GR=92.9%

DAYTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

200 CLAY ST., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 491-6565, DAYTON. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=868, READ=38% elementary/41% middle/48% high, MATH=34% elementary/35% middle/32% high, GR=98.5%

DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL

200 GREENDEVIL LN., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 292-7486, DHS.DAYTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=375, READ=36% middle/48% high, MATH=30% middle/32% high, GR=98.5%

ERLANGER-ELSMERE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

500 GRAVES AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-2009, ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,650, READ=40% elementary/36% middle/43% high,

MATH=30% elementary/30% middle/40% high, GR=98%

LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL

450 BARTLETT AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-1555, LMHS.ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=756, READ=44% high, MATH=40% high, GR=98.4%

FT. THOMAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

28 N. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 781-3333, FORTTHOMAS.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,230, READ=77% elementary/65% middle/74% high, MATH=68% elementary/66% middle/72% high, GR=99.1%

HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL

2400 MEMORIAL PKWY., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 7815900, HHS.FORTTHOMAS.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,033, READ=74% high, MATH=72% high, GR=99.1%

GALLATIN COUNTY SCHOOLS

600 E. MAIN ST., WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-1820, GALLATIN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,556, READ=43% elementary/51% middle/36% high, MATH=34% elementary/39% middle/30% high, GR=99.1%

GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

70 WILDCAT CIRCLE, WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-7640, GCHS.GALLATIN.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=460, READ=36% high, MATH=30% high, GR=99.1%

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GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

820 ARNIE RISEN BLVD., WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097, (859) 8243323, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,404, READ=36% elementary/42% middle/35% high, MATH=35% elementary/36% middle/29% high, GR=95.3%

GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

715 WARSAW RD., DRY RIDGE, KY 41035, (859) 824-9739, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,067, READ=35% high, MATH=29% high, GR=95.3%

KENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

1055 EATON DR., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41017, (859) 344-8888, KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=14,464, READ=59% elementary/55% middle/52% high, MATH=57% elementary/49% middle/51% high, GR=98.4%

DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

3010 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 341-7650, DIXIEHEIGHTS.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,584, READ=60% high, MATH=55% high, GR=99.2%

SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL

5400 PRIDE PKWY., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 3563146, SCOTT.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,050, READ=45% high, MATH=48% high, GR=96.2%

SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL

11132 MADISON PKE., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 9600100, SIMONKENTON.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,953, READ=50% high, MATH=49% high, GR=98.9%

LUDLOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

525 ELM ST., LUDLOW, KY 41016, (859) 261-8210, LUDLOW. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=868, READ=48% elementary/34% middle/53% high, MATH=39% elementary/35% middle/47% high, GR=100%

LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL

515 ELM ST., LUDLOW, KY 41016, (859) 261-8211, HIGH. LUDLOW.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=389, READ=30% middle/53% high, MATH=27% middle/47% high, GR=100%

NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

30 W. EIGHTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3004, NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,747, READ=25% elementary/33% middle/25% high, MATH=19% elementary/32% middle/14% high, GR=91.7%

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL

900 E. SIXTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3023, NHS. NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=7–12, E=573, READ=29% middle/28% high, MATH=30% middle/15% high, GR=91.5%

PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

2525 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 654-6911, PENDLETON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,287, READ=44% elementary/39% middle/44% high, MATH=43% elementary/29% middle/29% high, GR=96.5%

PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

2359 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 654-3355, PCHS.PENDLETON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=691, READ=44% high, MATH=29% high, GR=96.5%

WALTON-VERONA INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

16 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-4181, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,952, READ=57% elementary/68% middle/54% high, MATH=55% elementary/62% middle/56% high, GR=99.3%

WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL

30 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-7721, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGH GS=9–12, E=562, READ=54% high, MATH=56% high, GR=99.3%

KENTUCKY PRIVATE

Kentucky Private Key of Abbreviations

GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

5955 TAYLOR MILL RD., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 356-9201, CCSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=554, STR=24:1, U=Yes, T=$3,690–$11,810

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11875 TAYLOR MILL RD., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 3567990, CCAKY.ORG GS=K–12, E=230, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$3,915–$3,715 K–6; $4,310–$4,110 grades 7–8; $4,710–$4,510 grades 9–12

COVINGTON COMMUNITY MONTESSORI

131 E. FIFTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 261-1374, MYCOMMUNITYMONTESSORI.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=80, STR=9:1 for ages 3–5, 15:1 for grades 1–6, 20:1 for grades 7 & 8, U=Yes, T=$5,100 preschool; $6,900 elementary

DIOCESE OF COVINGTON SCHOOLS

1125 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1500, COVDIO.ORG/SCHOOLS

ST. AGNES SCHOOL

1322 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41011, (859) 2610543, SCHOOL.SAINTAGNES.COM GS=K–8, E=353, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,402 in parish; $7,467 nonparish (2024–2025)

ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL

485 GRAND AVE., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 431-5987, SAINTANTHONYTAYLORMILL.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=69, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$5,100 in parish; $6,200 nonparish (2026–2027)

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL

1840 JEFFERSON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 261-5564, STAUGUSTINES.NET/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=109, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$3,400 in parish; $4,500 nonparish (2023–2024)

BISHOP BROSSART HIGH SCHOOL

4 GROVE ST., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-2108, BISHOPBROSSART.ORG GS=9–12, E=306, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$8,640 in parish, $9,445 nonparish (2024–2025)

BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL

2407 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3062, BSSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=415, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$6,266 in parish; $7,486 nonparish (2024–2025)

ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

5313 MADISON PIKE, INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 3634314, STCECILIAKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=326, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$5,417 in parish; $6,442 nonparish (2025–2026)

COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

1600 DIXIE HWY., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, (859) 491-2247, COVCATH.ORG GS=9–12, E=520, STR=11:1, U=No, T=$9,835

COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL

21 E. 11TH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 291-7044, COVINGTONLATIN.ORG GS=7–12, E=95, STR=9:1, U=No, T=$7,000 grades 7 and 8 in district; $8,500 non

district; $12,300 grades 9–12 in district; $14,801 non district

ST. HENRY DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

3755 SCHEBEN DR., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 525-0255, SHDHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=457, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$9,265 in dioscese; $10,335 out of dioscese (2024–2025)

ST. HENRY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

3825 DIXIE HWY., ELSMERE, KY 41018, (859) 342-2551, STHENRYSCHOOL.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=265, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$8,195 nonparish (2025–2026)

HOLY CROSS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

3617 CHURCH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 431-1335, HCHSCOV.COM GS=9–12, E=337, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$8,900 in diocese; $9,735 out of diocese

HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3615 CHURCH ST., LATONIA, KY 41015, (859) 581-6599, HOLYCROSSELEM.COM GS=K–8, E=194, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$4,700 in parish; $5,800 nonparish (2023–2024)

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL

235 DIVISION ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 291-6937, HOLYTRINITY-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=75, STR=8:1, U=Yes, T=$4,400 in parish

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL

5876 VETERANS WAY, BURLINGTON, KY 41005, (859) 6894303, IHMKYSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=467, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$5,286 in parish; $7,924 nonparish (2024–2025)

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY

48 NEEDMORE ST., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-6444, SJAWALTON.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=137, STR=7:1, U=Yes, T=$5,990

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

4011 ALEXANDRIA PKE., COLD SPRING, KY 41076, (859) 4412025, STJOSEPHCOLDSPRING.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=440, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,040 in parish; $7,900 nonparish

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL

2474 LORRAINE CT., CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY 41017, (859) 5782742, SJSCRESCENT.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=359, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,182 in parish; $7,666 nonparish (2024–2025)

MARY, QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL

1130 DONALDSON HWY., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 371-8100, MQHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=180, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$5,520 active parishoner rate; $7,307 nonparish

ST. MARY SCHOOL

9 S. JEFFERSON ST., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 6359539, SAINTMARYPARISH.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=618, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$5,705 in parish; $7,075 nonparish (2024–2025)

NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 13 CAROTHERS RD., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-0001, NCCHS.COM GS=9–12, E=210, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$8,300 in parish; $9,400 nonparish (2024–2025)

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

1699 HILTON DR., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, (859) 261-4300, NDAPANDAS.ORG GS=9–12, E=575, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,830 in dioscese; $11,880 out of dioscese (2025–2026)

ST. PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL

7301 DIXIE HWY., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 371-8051, STPAULNKY.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=260, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,648 in parish; $8,442 nonparish (2025–2026)

STS. PETER & PAUL SCHOOL

2160 CALIFORNIA CROSSROADS, CALIFORNIA, KY 41007, (859) 635-4382, STSPP.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=106, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$1,357 pre-K in parish; $1,628 nonparish; $3,256 half-day K in parish; $3,841 nonparish; $4,613 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,424 nonparish (2024–2025)

ST. PHILIP SCHOOL

5746 MARY INGLES HWY., MELBOURNE, KY 41059, (859) 4413423, STPHILIPKY.ORG GS=K–8, E=85, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,613

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL

348 DUDLEY RD., EDGEWOOD, KY 41017, (859) 341-4900, SCHOOL.STPIUSX.COM GS=K–8, E=723, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,253 in parish; $7,523 nonparish

PRINCE OF PEACE SCHOOL

625 PIKE ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 431-5153, POPCOV. COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=80, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500 preschool; $5,100 in parish; $6,200 nonparish

ST. THERESE SCHOOL

2516 ALEXANDRIA PKE., SOUTHGATE, KY 41071, (859) 4410449, SCHOOL.SAINTTHERESE.WS GS=Pre-K–8, E=151, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,200 in parish; $5,300 nonparish (2024–2025)

ST. THOMAS SCHOOL

428 S. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 5724641, SAINTTHOMASSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=210, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,368 in parish; $8,324 nonparish (2024–2025)

VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY

2500 AMSTERDAM RD., VILLA HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, VILLAMADONNA.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=486, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,880 Montessori (ages 3–6); $7,140 Kindergarten; $10,450 grades 1–6; $10,450 grades 7 & 8; $13,220 high school (in district); $13,840 high school (out of district)

HERITAGE ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

7216 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 525-0213, MYHERITAGEACADEMY.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=150–200, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$3,176 half-day K; $6,352 full-day K; $6,825 grades 1–6; $7,192 grades 7 and 8; $7,455 grades 9–12 (2024–2025)

INDIANA PUBLIC

Indiana Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment MATH=Percentage of grade 6 students meeting individual growth targets on the math ILEARN LIT=Percentage of grade 3 students showing proficiency on IREAD-3 GR=Graduation rate CCC=College and career credentials, percentage of students earning college and career credentials, 2020–2021

BATESVILLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

P.O. BOX 121, BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-2194, BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,220, MATH=22.8%, LIT=98.8%, GR=96.4%, CCC=42.6%

BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

1 BULLDOG BLVD., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-4384, BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM/BHS GS=9–12, E=681, GR=96.4%, CCC=42.6%

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

225 E. 10TH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4128, FCCSC.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,944, MATH=44.1%, LIT=88.7%, GR=90.8%, CCC=19.6%

FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

1 WILDCAT LN., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4101, FCCSC.K12.IN.US/FCHS GS=9–12, E=614, GR=90.8%, CCC=19.6%

LAWRENCEBURG COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

300 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7201, LBURG.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,122, MATH=24.4%, LIT=96.8%, GR=97.4%, CCC=39.1%

LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL

100 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7219, LBURG.K12.IN.US/O/LAWRENCEBURG-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=716, GR=97.4%, CCC=39.1%

RISING SUN-OHIO COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

110 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 438-2655, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=831, MATH=8.6%, LIT=98.2%, GR=91.4%, CCC=17.8%

SWITZERLAND COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION

1040 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2611, SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,422, MATH=25.0%, LIT=94.6%, GR=84.5%, CCC=15.6%

SWITZERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

1020 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2626, SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US/O/SCHS GS=9–12, E=459, GR=84.5%, CCC=15.6%

INDIANA PRIVATE

Indiana Private Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition

OLDENBURG ACADEMY

1 TWISTER CIRCLE, OLDENBURG, IN 47036, (812) 934-4440,

RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL

120 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 4382652, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US/RSHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=235, GR=91.4%, CCC=17.8%

SOUTH DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION 6109 SQUIRE PL., AURORA, IN 47001, (812) 926-2090, SDCSC. K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,849, MATH=41.5%, LIT=92.9%, GR=83.3%, CCC=18.6%

SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL

5770 HIGHLANDER DR., AURORA, IN 47001, (812) 9263772, SDCSC.K12.IN.US/SDHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=625, GR=83.3%, CCC=18.6%

SUNMAN-DEARBORN COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

1 TROJAN PL., SUITE B, ST. LEON, IN 47012, (812) 623-2291, SUNMANDEARBORN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,682, MATH=36.9%, LIT=97.3%, GR=97.5%, CCC=8.0%

EAST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

1 TROJAN PL., SUITE A, ST. LEON, IN 47012, (812) 576-4811, ECHS.SUNMANDEARBORN.K12.IN.US GS=9–12, E=1,225, GR=97.5%, CCC=8.0%

OLDENBURGACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=150, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$11,875

ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

524 WALNUT ST., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-3690, STLSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=275, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$6,990

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 17 E. ST. LOUIS PL., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-3310, ST.LOUISSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=275, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$6,750

ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 275 HIGH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4961, SMS. SMSBROOKVILLE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=228, STR=20:01, U=Yes, T=$6,400

ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL 6459 E. ST. NICHOLAS DR., SUNMAN, IN 47041, (812) 6232348, SCHOOL.STNICHOLAS-SUNMAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=198, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200 (school vouchers available)

COLLEGE GUIDE 2026

Time to start thinking about college? We’ll help you get going with College Guide 2026, a compilation of stats for public and private colleges and universities around the region and in neighboring states.

ART ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI

1212 JACKSON ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 562-6262, ARTACADEMY.EDU Year Founded: 1869 Total

Enrollment: 259 Undergraduate Degrees: 9

Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $38,625 Room and Board: $8,300

ANTIOCH COLLEGE

1 MORGAN PL., YELLOW SPRINGS, OH, 45387, (937) 767-1286, ANTIOCHCOLLEGE.EDU Year Founded: 1850 Total

Enrollment: 127 Undergraduate Degrees: Build your own within one of 4 disciplines Tuition: $35,949 Room and Board: $7,640

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

2000 W. UNIVERSITY AVE., MUNCIE, IN 47302, (765) 289-1241, BSU.EDU Year Founded: 1918 Total

Enrollment: 20,440 Undergraduate Degrees: 113 Graduate Degrees: Over 100 Doctoral Degrees: 16 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $8,948 in-state; $27,496 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,334

BECKFIELD COLLEGE

16 SPIRAL DR., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 371-9393, BECKFIELD.EDU Year Founded: 1984 Total

Enrollment: Under 1,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Student:Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $355/credit hour

BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY

2001 NEWBURG RD., LOUISVILLE, KY 40205, (502) 2728000, BELLARMINE.EDU Year Founded: 1950 Total

Enrollment: 3,331 Undergraduate Degrees: 52 Graduate Degrees: 17 Doctoral Degrees: 7 Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $45,630 Room and Board: $9,250

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY

1001 E. WOOSTER ST., BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403, (419) 372-2478, BGSU.EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total

Enrollment: more than 20,000 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200 Graduate Degrees: 55 Doctoral Degrees: 17 Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $14,774.40 in-state; $22,774.40 out-ofstate Room and Board: $14,176

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

10900 EUCLID AVE., CLEVELAND, OH 44106, (216) 368-2000, CASE.EDU Year Founded: 1826 Total

Enrollment: 12,475 Undergraduate Degrees: 81 Graduate Degrees: 93 Doctoral Degrees: 58 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $66,020 Room and Board: $18,762

CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY

1400 BRUSH ROW RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 3766011, CENTRALSTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total

Enrollment: 5,406 Undergraduate Degrees: 36 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 24:1 Tuition: $8,058 in-state; $10,058 out-of-state Room and Board: $11,390

CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE

645 W. NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 761-2020, CCMS.EDU Year Founded: 1882 Total

Enrollment: 106 Undergraduate Degrees: 2

Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $25,335 associate, $33,165 bachelor’s

CINCINNATI STATE

3520 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 569-1500, CINCINNATISTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1969 Total

Enrollment: 9,400 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: 234 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $188.64/credit hour in-state; $377.28 out-of-state

EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

521 LANCASTER AVE., RICHMOND, KY 40475, (859) 622-1000, EKU.EDU Year Founded: 1874 Total Enrollment: 16,881 Undergraduate Degrees: 121 Graduate Degrees: 42 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $9,830 in-state; $20,520 out-ofstate Room and Board: $11,718

GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE

500 TECHNOLOGY WAY, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 441-4500, GATEWAY.KCTCS.EDU Year Founded: 2001 Total

Enrollment: 4,753 Student:Faculty Ratio: 21:1

Tuition: $186/credit hour in-state (applies to tri-state area residents), $250/credit hour for outof-state students

GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE

375 DIXMYTH AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 8622631, GSCOLLEGE.EDU Year Founded: 1896 Total

Enrollment: 700 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Student:Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $559 per credit hour RN, Surge Tech, Rad Tech, and General Education. BSN, Medical Assistant, and Medical Reimbursement Specialist $280 per credit hour

GREAT OAKS CAREER CAMPUSES

3254 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 7718840, GREATOAKS.COM Year Founded: 1970 Total Enrollment: 249 Undergraduate Degrees: Certificates: 30 Student:Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Tuition: Varies by program

INDIANA UNIVERSITY–BLOOMINGTON

408 N. UNION ST., BLOOMINGTON, IN 47405, (812) 8554848, INDIANA.EDU Year Founded: 1820 Total

Enrollment: 36,833 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 300 Graduate Degrees: More than 300 Doctoral Degrees: More than 150 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $12,142 in-state; $41,890 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,984

INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST

2325 CHESTER BLVD., RICHMOND, IN 47374, (765) 973-8200, IUE.EDU Year Founded: 1971 Total Enrollment: 2,874 Undergraduate Degrees: 65 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs Graduate Degrees: 39 graduate degrees and certificates Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $8,602 in-state and 14 Ohio counties; $22,988 out-of-state Room and Board: $10,972

INDIANA UNIVERSITY–INDIANAPOLIS

420 UNIVERSITY BLVD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202, (317) 2745555, INDIANAPOLIS.IU.EDU Year Founded: 2024 Total Enrollment: 27,497 Undergraduate Degrees: 216 undergraduate degrees and certificates Graduate Degrees: 269 graduate degrees and certificates

Doctoral Degrees: 73 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $10,976 in-state; $15,830 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,656

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

4201 S. WASHINGTON ST., MARION, IN 46953, (765) 674-6901, INDWES.EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 2,073 Undergraduate Degrees: 126 Graduate Degrees: 83 Doctoral Degrees: 17 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $46,620 Room and Board: $10,868

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

800 E. SUMMIT ST., KENT, OH 44242, (330) 672-3000, KENT. EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total Enrollment: About 33,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 172 Graduate Degrees: 121 Doctoral Degrees: 53 Student:Faculty Ratio: 20:1 Tuition: $13,053.60 in-state; $22,903.40 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,440

MARIAN UNIVERSITY

3200 COLD SPRING RD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222, (317) 955-6000, MARIAN.EDU Year Founded: 1937 Total Enrollment: 2,705 Undergraduate Degrees: 448 Graduate Degrees: 10 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $42,100 Room and Board: $14,440

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

501 E. HIGH ST., OXFORD, OH 45056 , (513) 529-1809, MIAMIOH. EDU Year Founded: 1809 Total Enrollment: 16,816 Undergraduate Degrees: 97 Graduate Degrees: 21 Doctoral Degrees: 13 Student:Faculty Ratio:

Preparing Students for What’s Next

PEOPLE MOVERS

Comparing the best ways to get from here to there on a student budget.

COLLEGE CAMPUSES ARE HUGE. WHEN offering that much space and that many services to that many people, things get spread out. Sometimes, you need to get to the far reaches of the grounds or even gasp journey to the outside world. But what is the best way for a college student to cover such distances?

WALKING

Pros: Get your steps in and your blood pumping. You can get in touch with your surroundings, enjoy the outdoors—and it’s completely free.

Cons: Walking is only feasible for limited distances before it turns into physical punishment. Plus, if the weather is anything less than beautiful, you’re in for an uncomfortable slog.

BUS

Pros: Cincinnati Metro offers free bus service to all students and staff at most colleges in the region if you register with a school e-mail.

Cons: You have to make sure your schedule aligns with the bus schedule. Bus routes only go to certain places at certain times.

BIKE SHARE

Pros: If you’re a Xavier student, you can get

a free pass to Red Bike, the city’s public bike share system. UC students can access Bearcat Bike Share where anyone with a Bearcat Card can check out bikes for a week at a time. Cons: Like walking, once the distance becomes too long, the terrain becomes hilly, or the weather turns, the fun turns into a chore.

ZIPCAR

Pros: Students get a discounted rate for the car sharing service. UC even has seven designated vehicles on campus to make access easier. You simply reserve the car online or on the app, use it by the hour or day, then return to the original spot.

Cons: It can still get a little pricey for longer trips, plus you always need to return the vehicle to its original spot, so no oneway trips.

RIDESHARE

Pros: If you need to get to a specific place at a specific time, getting a rideshare is usually reliable. You can get Uber One for Students which gives you 6 percent back on rides and automatic surge savings. Xavier students can get discounted Lyft rides during eligible weekends.

Cons: Even with discounts, the cost adds up. Plus, the student deals only cover a certain distance and time.

GET AID TO GO ABROAD

STUDENTS CAN FUND THEIR STUDIES OVERSEAS WITH THESE SCHOLARSHIPS.

National Scholarships

Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship

One of the largest aid programs is open to undergraduate students who are U.S. citizens and Pell-eligible. gilmanscholarship.org

Fund for Education Abroad

Students can pick any location, but must stay for a minimum of four weeks. fundforeducationabroad.org

Fulbright Available in more than 140 countries, this prestigious program is for post-graduate students wanting to study, research, or teach English abroad. us.fulbrightonline.org

AIFS Abroad Scholarships include cultural engagement and green ambassador programs. aifsabroad. com/scholarships-grants

Critical Language Scholarships

Around 315 U.S. undergraduate students were chosen for the language program in 2026, ranging from Arabic to Korean to Swahili. clscholarship.org

Location Specific Scholarships

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship

Scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. iie.org/programs/ freeman-asia

DAAD German This program funds a summer research internship in Germany for students in STEM. daad.org/en/find-funding

Ohio Specific Scholarships

George C. Burke Scholarship

Available for all students (minimum 3.0 GPA) for any summer study abroad trip spanning at least 21 days.

Donald N. Nelson Scholarship

Available for all students (minimum 3.0 GPA) doing a semester or academic year abroad.

—CLAIRE LEFTON

At Butler Tech, students experience more—

As Ohio’s largest career technical provider, Butler Tech connects high school and adult learners to in-demand careers through hands-on, skills-driven training built around today’s workforce needs.

Butler Tech students graduate with real-world experience, industry-recognized credit. They are ready to step directly into or both.

partnerships that provide opportunity, and power our region’s workforce.

16:1 Tuition: $18,162 in-state, $40,822 out of state Room and Board: $16,750

MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS—HAMILTON

CAMPUS

1601 UNIVERSITY BLVD., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 785-3111, MIAMIOH.EDU/REGIONALS Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 3,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 28 Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $7,490 in-state; $19,406 out-of-state Room and Board: Commuter locations with online programs

MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS—MIDDLETOWN

CAMPUS

4200 N. UNIVERSITY BLVD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 785-3111, MIAMIOH.EDU/REGIONALS Year Founded: 1966 Total Enrollment: 3,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 28 Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $7,490 in-state; $19,406 out-of-state Room and Board: Commuter locations with online programs

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

150 UNIVERSITY BLVD., MOREHEAD, KY 40351, (606) 7832000, MOREHEADSTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 8,600 Undergraduate Degrees: 146 Graduate Degrees: 58 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $9,704 in-state; $14,660 out-of-state Room and Board: $4,700

MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

5701 DELHI RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 244-4200, MSJ. EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 1,460 Undergraduate Degrees: 51 Graduate Degrees: 25 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $36,950 Room and Board: $11,770–$14,010

MOUNT ST. MARY’S SEMINARY & SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

6616 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 231-2223, ATHENAEUM.EDU Year Founded: 1829

Total Enrollment: 175 Graduate Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: Seminary: $22,800; School of theology: $650/credit hour, $300/audit hour Room and Board: $15,600

MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

800 MARTINSBURG RD., MT. VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 392-6868, MVNU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 2,078 Undergraduate Degrees: 70 Graduate Degrees: 23 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $37,784 Room and Board: $10,888

NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

1 NUNN DR., HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41099, (859) 572-5100, NKU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 16,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 91 Graduate Degrees: 32 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $11,088 in-state, $21,888 out-of-state Room and Board: $5,834–$7,428

OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY

525 S. MAIN ST., ADA, OH 45810, (419) 772-2000, ONU.EDU Year Founded: 1871 Total Enrollment: 3,042 Undergraduate Degrees: 52 Graduate Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $39,970–$46,790 Room and Board: $11,800–$17,800

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

281 W. LANE AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43210, (614) 292-6446, OSU. EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total Enrollment: 66,901 Undergraduate Degrees: 166 Graduate Degrees:

108 Doctoral Degrees: 100 Student:Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $13,244 in-state; $38,376 outof-state Room and Board: $5,876–$7,408

OHIO UNIVERSITY

1 OHIO UNIVERSITY, ATHENS, OH 45701, (740) 593-1000, OHIO. EDU Year Founded: 1804 Total Enrollment: 29,625 Undergraduate Degrees: 218 Graduate Degrees: 97 Doctoral Degrees: 35 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $14,158 in-state; $24,838 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,416

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY

1 S. GROVE ST., WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 8903000, OTTERBEIN.EDU Year Founded: 1847 Total Enrollment: About 3,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 63 Graduate Degrees: 8 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $36,074 Room and Board: $13,426

PURDUE UNIVERSITY

610 PURDUE MALL, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600, PURDUE.EDU Year Founded: 1869 Total Enrollment: 58,009 Undergraduate Degrees: 207 Graduate Degrees: 83 Doctoral Degrees: 81 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $9,992 in-state; $28,794 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,820

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE

444 W. THIRD ST., DAYTON, OH 45402, (800) 3153000, SINCLAIR.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 30,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 bachelor’s degrees, more than 300 associate and certificate programs Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $146.03/credit hour for Montgomery County residents, $193.28/credit hour in-state; $349.40/credit hour out-of-state

SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MASON

5386 COURSEVIEW DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 339-1212, SINCLAIR.EDU/MASON Year Founded: 1887 (Sinclair in Mason opened in 2007) Total Enrollment: 864 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: 26 (more than 300 available system-wide) Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $198.28/credit hour in-state; $354.40/credit hour out-of-state

SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

100 HOBART DR., HILLSBORO, OH 45133, (937) 393-3431, SSCC. EDU Year Founded: 1975 Total Enrollment: 2,000 Undergraduate Degrees: Nearly 15 Student:Faculty Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $6,010 instate; $12,000 out of state

SPALDING UNIVERSITY

901 S. FOURTH ST., LOUISVILLE, KY 40203, (502) 5859911, SPALDING.EDU Year Founded: 1814 Total Enrollment: 1,630 Undergraduate Degrees: 49 Graduate Degrees: 14 Doctoral Degrees: 5 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $27,450 Room and Board: $8,480–$8,880

THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY

333 THOMAS MORE PKWY., CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 341-5800, THOMASMORE.EDU Year Founded: 1921 Total Enrollment: more than 2.300 Undergraduate Degrees: 39 Graduate Degrees: 6 Doctoral Degrees: 0 Student:Faculty Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $41,400 (includes all access dining plan, parking, transportation through TANK, and more covered by Saints Essentials) Room and Board: $8,150

TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY

300 N. BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40508, (859) 233-8300, TRANSY.EDU Year Founded: 1780 Total Enrollment: 1,007 Undergraduate Degrees: around 50

Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $46,870 Room and Board: $14,080

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI

2600 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45221, (513) 556-6000, UC.EDU Year Founded: 1819 Total Enrollment: 53,682 Undergraduate Degrees: 208 Graduate Degrees: 142 Doctoral Degrees: 92 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $14,394 plus fees in-state; $29,278 plus fees out-of-state Room and Board: $16,511

UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

300 COLLEGE PARK, DAYTON, OH 45469, (937) 2291000, UDAYTON.EDU Year Founded: 1850 Total Enrollment: 10,598 Undergraduate Degrees: 93 Graduate Degrees: 37 Doctoral Degrees: 12 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $50,610 Room and Board: $16,730

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

410 ADMINISTRATION DR., LEXINGTON, KY 40506, (859) 257-9000, UKY.EDU Year Founded: 1865 Total Enrollment: 35,952 Undergraduate Degrees: 113 Graduate Degrees: 94 Doctoral Degrees: 61 Student:Faculty Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $13,502 in-state; $34,140 out-of-state Room and Board: $16,016

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

2301 S. THIRD ST., LOUISVILLE, KY 40292, (502) 8525555, LOUISVILLE.EDU Year Founded: 1798 Total Enrollment: 24,073 Undergraduate Degrees: 96 Graduate Degrees: 95 Doctoral Degrees: 42 Student:Faculty Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $12,940 in-state; $29,286 out-of-state Room and Board: $12,176

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

400 MAIN BUILDING, NOTRE DAME, IN 46556, (574) 631-5000, ND.EDU Year Founded: 1842 Total Enrollment: 13,129 Undergraduate Degrees: 75 Graduate Degrees: 30 Doctoral Degrees: 40 Student:Faculty Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $67,607 Room and Board: $18,438

WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

1906 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD., BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101, (270) 745-0111, WKU.EDU Year Founded: 1906 Total Enrollment: 15,920 Undergraduate Degrees: 95 Graduate Degrees: 46 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $12,072 instate; $27,000 out-of-state Room and Board: $9,932

WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY

1055 N. BICKETT RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 3762911, WILBERFORCE.EDU Year Founded: 1856 Total Enrollment: 617 Undergraduate Degrees: 18 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Faculty Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $14,902 Room and Board: $8,610–$9,564

WILMINGTON COLLEGE

1870 QUAKER WAY, WILMINGTON, OH 45177, (937) 3826661, WILMINGTON.EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total Enrollment: 1,200 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 Graduate Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $32,762 in-state and out-of-state Room and Board: $13,084

XAVIER UNIVERSITY

3800 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 745-3000, XAVIER.EDU Year Founded: 1831 Total Enrollment: 5,240 Undergraduate Degrees: 95 Graduate Degrees: 37 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $50,400 Room and Board: $13,920

MASCOT YEARBOOK

These local

school mascots were voted “Most Unforgettable” in the region. CLAIRE LEFTON

THE BLUE BLOB Xavier University

TBB was created in 1985 as a kid-friendly alternative when spirit squad coordinator Sally Watson noticed the Musketeer mascot D’Artagnan was frightening children.

Highlights: Appearing in two SportsCenter commercials

STINKER

THE SKUNK

Art Academy of Cincinnati

While Stinker was formally introduced in 2018, he’s been a fixture of AAC culture since the ’90s when the school’s intramural soccer team stunk so bad they decided to become The Stinks.

Mephitidae President of Annual Stinkstock Festival

THE MADHATTERS Oyler School

A very merry un-birthday to the mascot of this Lower Price Hill public school named after the former hat factory with which it shared a street.

Senior Quote: “We’re all mad here.”

THE

DOLPHINS

Covington Sixth District Elementary School

Over a decade ago, then-principal Tony Ross—a Miami Dolphins fan—got students to vote on a new mascot to replace the racially insensitive Apaches. Through the power of democracy (and light suggestion), they landed on the Dolphins.

Senior Quote: “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee”

THE PANDAS

Mt. Notre Dame Academy

In 1976, sophomore Beverly Rosing submitted a list of every stuffed animal in her bedroom for a mascot contest. Judges picked the panda for being uniquely identifiable and having the school’s initials in its name.

Highlights: Being recognized by USA Today in 2013 as one of the most unique high school sports mascots in the country.

FIGHTING CAMELS

Campbell County High School

Despite being the mascot since the 1930s, the origins of the Fighting Camel remain up for debate even among experts at the Campbell County Historical Society. It was chosen either because camel sounds like Campbell or the school’s town (Alexandria) evokes the Egyptian city of the same name, which can be associated with camels.

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