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from the pandemic, districts are expanding their definitions of what school safety should cover. Security goes beyond metal detectors and cameras. Training no longer begins and ends with active shooter drills.

Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools utilize a web of proactive and reactive programs to protect and nurture students, drawing guidance and funding from state and local resources to fulfi ll their individual safety plans.

In Ohio, the Ohio School Safety Center orchestrates and oversees awarding of designated safety funds. Founded in 2019

by Governor Mike DeWine, it launched with a $105 million budget as part of Ohio’s K–12 School Safety Program. House Bill 45 channeled an additional $112 million to fund physical security updates in 945 schools earlier this year. Several regional school districts, including Cincinnati Public Schools, Lakota, Madeira, and St. Ursula received grants from these funds.

While funding is a key aspect of the Center’s services, it also offers staff and teacher training, an emergency tip line, suicide prevention resources, and even connections to therapy dog centers. Perhaps most importantly, the Center takes an active role in standardizing school safety training, planning, and testing.

“The Ohio School Safety Center has introduced a common set of expectations and language across the state. All districts are working toward the same goals, so creating a common set of expectations and language has been helpful as we collectively look to make improvements,” says Dave Bergan, assistant superintendent for Madeira City Schools.

“The Ohio School Safety Center has been a good resource to provide continui-

“SCHOOL SAFETY, BOTH PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL, CONTINUES TO EVOLVE EVERY DAY AS NEW BEHAVIORS AND THREATS CHALLENGE EXISTING PLANS.” ty and best practices for schools in regards to safety,” Robb Vogelmann, interim superintendent for Lakota Local Schools confirms. “They have provided guidance on the development of the Emergency Operations Plans and provided resources for schools to use and incorporate into their own individual safety programs. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for safety, and our philosophy is to incorporate different levels and layers to address the various possible threats.”

As helpful as those funds will be, the Ohio School Safety Center is a relatively new agency with room to grow. There are also gaps between its goals and the tools it provides school districts to achieve them.

For example, although Cincinnati Public Schools received funding from Ohio’s K–12 School Safety Grant Program in 2022 and 2023 to improve its physical security systems and programs, there remain holes in the parent program’s approach.

“On an annual basis, both state and federal safety regulations are updated as

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well as recommended best practices for schools,” says Iranetta Wright, Cincinnati Public Schools superintendent. “CPS would like to see greater support in terms of annual training programs from the Ohio School Safety Center that could be hosted and delivered by its own staff—a train-the-trainer model. Additionally, HB 123 is a state mandate and required compliance for all school districts. It is currently unfunded at the state level, and consideration for funding school districts to meet HB 123 would be beneficial for successful compliance.”

While the Center is designed to primarily support public schools, all K–12 schools in the state fall under its purview, and not all have the resources needed to meet the Center’s recommendations.

“Non-public schools, like St. Ursula, need school resource officers,” Dr. Mari Thomas, St. Ursula Academy principal says. “It would be so beneficial if the Ohio School Safety Center could come up with a plan to better staff schools with SROs

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or retired police officers. These resources are sorely missing, or simply outside of a small school’s budget.”

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tucky schools rely on their own state-level organization. Kentucky’s General Assembly created the Kentucky Center for School Safety with House Bill 330 in 1998. The Kentucky Center handles school safety training and compliance, disseminates the latest safety studies and data, and provides resources for staff, students, teachers, and the community. The collaborative organization uses research-based approaches to emergency management for both proactive and reactive measures while maintaining an open line of communication with all of Kentucky’s public schools.

“We regularly consult with the Kentucky Center for School Safety,” says Matthew Turner, superintendent of Boone County Schools.

While the Kentucky Center excels in direct contact with school faculty and staff, again, there remain gaps in communication and execution, particularly in regard to finances.

The Kentucky School Safety and Resiliency Act, or Senate Bill 1 (2019), created a standardized set of security essentials for schools, including physical security measures, personnel, and training. House Bill 352 allocated $18.2 million of the 2020 budget to help cover the costs of changes made to secure and control access to school buildings. However, this may not be enough funding for every school to abide by every statute and suggestion in Senate Bill 1, not to mention local or regional safety regulations.

Brian Robinson, Ft. Thomas Independent Schools superintendent, explains, “It’s important, if we have expectations for every district, that we find ways to fully fund measures [the legislature] may recommend for schools to implement.

There’s a difference between recommendations and requirements. They need to come with funding as well.”

Kentucky’s superintendents aren’t the only ones with suggestions. The Kentucky Education Commissioner formed a special advisory council of students from across

the state, with at least two representatives from each district along with at least one representative each from the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf. The council meets with members of the Kentucky Department of Education regularly to discuss how state-level decisions affect learners and provide feedback for lawmakers, their districts, and the community.

The Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council released a report in January concerning school safety with a series of recommendations for schools to implement before, during, and after an incident.

The council’s three key preventative tips highlighted the need for student awareness of and trust in the S.T.O.P. (Safety Tipline, Online Prevention) tipline, better intervention rates in bullying cases and mental health emergencies, and support of gun legislation that would help keep guns off school grounds.

The council found the three most important tools in the case of an incident were conducting up-to-date active shooter drills; improving first responder training (including school staff and teachers); and a clear notification system to alert students, teachers, staff, and families in case of an emergency.

Post-incident, the advisory council recommended schools prepare to offer mental health services to secondary victims, hold town hall meetings to address ongoing concerns, and finally conduct physical repairs to the school building and grounds.

Students from both Boone County and Ft. Thomas school districts joined the council. Robinson, Ft. Thomas’s superintendent, already meets with a district-level student advisory council and holds his students’ insight in high regard.

“They know best,” Robinson says.

“Our students are very aware of what works in schools. They’re also very honest. They’ll tell you when they are engaged in the classroom environment and when they feel safe at school. They’ll tell you when there are attempts at safety that make them feel uncomfortable as well, so it’s a delicate balance. Our students tell us when they’re concerned and when we’ve gone too far.”

The Ft. Thomas school district already has a number of the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council’s recommendations in place, including Kentucky’s S.T.O.P. tipline, monitored

by Homeland Security; staff and teacher training beyond drills; and in-classroom emergency supplies.

“Looking back as an educator within the classroom, we practiced our drills,” says Jamee Flaherty, Ft. Thomas’s assistant superintendent for student services.

“We considered responding to fires, responding to earthquakes, responding to active shooters. That’s something of the past. We’re more aggressive with our approach to make sure that our faculty and staff have been trained. Not only are we trained for active shooters, but also with tourniquet care. Each of our classrooms has a tourniquet kit, and that’s something I would not have expected 10 to 15 years ago.”

Most importantly, the district strives to provide students with a connection to caring adults they can trust.

“When you look at most of the school safety research, it would indicate that the number one preventative measure for student safety is [to ensure students] can report to an adult any time they feel there’s a concern,” Robinson insists. “We work really hard to make sure our students feel valued, that our students feel listened to, that they feel heard, and they feel safe to confide in our adults if there’s any kind of concern that they face. We have to ensure that they feel safe and that they are safe.”

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the only ones encouraged to speak up for safety. In Ohio, many of the latest and most important elements in schools’ safety plans emphasize the power of student views and voices.

“Gun violence and mental illness are of top concern to our students,” Thomas, the St. Ursula Academy principal, says.

“Tragedies are present every day, and everywhere. Training our students to be situationally aware, along with providing them with access to our anonymous tip line [LiveSafe], Ohio’s 844-SaferOH [844-723-3764], and the national 988 sui-

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cide hotline is a start in helping students be prepared, and stay safe.”

According to a 2021 report from the CDC, student mental health is in sharp decline. Nearly a third of students experienced poor mental health, and roughly 42 percent had persistent feelings of hopelessness. One in five considered suicide and one in 10 attempted it.

The Ohio School Safety Center explicitly lists self-harm as a threat to school safety. Suicide appears on the Kentucky Center for School Safety’s list of school safety issues along with bullying, cyber-bullying, parental aggression, and connectivity between teachers and students. There’s a clear, growing awareness of the intrinsic link between mental well-being and not only success, but also security in school.

“School safety, both physical and psychological, continues to evolve every day as new behaviors and threats challenge existing plans,” CPS’s Wright says. “Mass shootings, physical assaults, use of weapons, evacuations, and threats of violence— both real and false— are daily concerns for every school and district leader across the country.”

For CPS, many of those changes come in the wake of Gabriel Taye’s death in 2017 and the settlement with his family in 2021. The 8-year-old died by suicide after aggressive bullying in school, and in addition to financial recompense to the family, the district agreed to an overhaul of its bullying prevention tools and procedures.

“The district prioritizes bullying prevention by establishing districtwide expectations and training for all staff,” Wright says. “Per the settlement, and certainly a positive result, the district implemented the Bully Notification Button, which appears on the left side of all

district website pages, making it easier for students and family members to report potential instances of bullying.”

Once a report is submitted, district staff review and independently investigate the claim, working with both the report and school leadership throughout the process. School leadership leads parent communication and handles any necessary disciplinary measures to not only resolve the incident but circumvent any ongoing or future bullying.

The notification button isn’t the district’s only reporting resource. Cincinnati Public Schools’s strategy begins with the staff. They’re trained to recognize bullying, and every member is required to report and respond to instances. The district encourages students and their families to communicate concerns and report problems to teachers, but the district also offers an anonymous line specifically to report bullying allegations or concerns: (513) 363-0551.

Ci nci n nati Publ ic Schools bring anti-bullying tools directly into the classroom, equipping the students with the tools to ma nage emotion, improve social engagement, and develop a safer learning environment. Approaches include utilizing Social Emot ion a l Lea r n i ng (SEL) and Positive Behavioral Interventions a nd Supports (PBIS) along with positive conflict resolution skills and restorative practices.

School psychologists and school social workers connect students to mental health providers when appropriate, providing avenues to care beyond what the classroom can offer.

The good news is, the district’s multipronged approach seems to be working.

“Currently, CPS is experiencing a 20 percent reduction of bully reports compared to last school year,” Wright reports.

The bad news is, the district still struggles with social and economic bar-

“MASS SHOOTINGS, PHYSICAL ASSAULTS, USE OF WEAPONS, EVACUATIONS, AND THREATS OF VIOLENCE—BOTH REAL AND FALSE— ARE DAILY CONCERNS FOR EVERY SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADER ACROSS THE COUNTRY.”

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riers that make the grueling labor of improving school safety even more difficult.

“Creating equity and access to resources are challenges many urban districts face every day,” Wright says.

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beyond school grounds. Cincinnati Public Schools and other districts in Greater Cincinnati partner with MindPeace, an organization that serves to bridge gaps between schools, mental health services, and families. While it’s not the only third-party mental health service involved in local schools (more on other resources on page 11), MindPeace showcases the unique range and opportunities third-party supports can offer students. MindPeace helps address many families’ struggles with access to mental health resources by linking them with professionals partnered with their specific school districts, addressing barriers to care. They also provide de-escalation rooms in many local schools where students can learn and practice self-regulation techniques, connect to suicide prevention and postvention support partners, and offer transitioning care for students moving into and out of high school. It isn’t a metal detector or tip line, but it closes vital holes in the school safety web.

“I think it’s really important to note that there’s not one key element that necessarily goes into every situation,” Robinson says. “While it might not seem like a school safety topic, I think making sure that we adequately fund schools, that we have highly qualified, caring adults in every single classroom, that we maintain class sizes, that we provide as many supports as we have [for] mental wellness, is actually the most important element.”

Ft. Thomas’s superintendent isn’t alone. A broader recognition of mental health as a critical element of school safety and the growing appreciation for preventative rather than purely reactive measures echoes through Greater Cincinnati’s school districts.

“Though it is still very important to do drills and practice responses to various threats, there have been more resources and focus on prevention,” Vogelmann says.

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Traditional security remains essential, and local schools list physical security needs ranging from bridges to updated communication tools to better lighting. These will only be fixed with additional funding. Better funding also opens the door for the most essential part of any preventative safety plan: quality teachers with the resources to do their jobs well.

“You can get cameras. You can have radios.

You can have a whole variety of equipment, but what we know to be effective is having highly qualified, caring adults in every school, in every classroom so students have somewhere to go when they have needs,” Robinson says. “When you have that, you have the safest school possible.”

Thomas has a similar opinion. “Our country has a mental health crisis and a gun violence problem. Young people need resources to be whole. Schools need more staffi ng to bring this to life,” she says.

The lingering trauma of the pandemic seems to have created a timely window where adults and young people understand more of each other’s struggles. While the idea of mental health as a safety concern isn’t entirely new, schools have the opportunity to better integrate it as part of a wider effort to redefi ne the concept of a safe school.

While our understanding of what it takes to create these safe spaces expands, it’s also important to know that these additional initiatives and state requirements can put a strain on already tight school budgets—and to know that this isn’t just an issue for the parents of current students.

“The importance of schools to every community can’t be overstated,” Robinson insists.

“We have to invest in our kids. It is a community effort. It requires we all think about it, whether we have children in our schools, will have children in our schools, or our children have graduated long ago. Safety is an important element, and it’s a community effort, but it is a complex one that is tied to all the other elements within our schools as well.”

Who needs safe schools? The issue reaches beyond today’s classrooms. Students who see their value set in today’s budgets are tomorrow’s policy makers. Teachers spending their prime years learning to apply tourniquets are tomorrow’s elders, and one day the kids learning how to prevent violence will run our communities. Healthy, safe, strong schools are everyone’s concern.

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MINDPEACE MindPeace grew out of the Junior League of Cincinnati and connects schools and families with mental health resources. It works to close gaps between these groups to help schools establish on-site programs and partnerships with professionals while assisting families with finding affordable mental health care.

MindPeace currently partners with CPS and dozens of Greater Cincinnati schools. Its website offers a directory of providers for families. mindpeacecincinnati.com

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SOURCES OF STRENGTH Sources of Strength is a national youth suicide prevention organization. It provides evidence-based programming for teachers, faith-based organizations, and community groups. It also offers assistance with grant writing to help client organizations cover costs.

Because Sources of Strength tailors programming to individual schools and organizations, it offers a few resources online, but you can contact the organization directly for more information sourcesofstrength.org/contact-us

GRANT US HOPE Grant Us Hope is a peer-to-peer, school-based youth suicide prevention organization with roots in Cincinnati. Student volunteers in “Hope Squads” learn anti-bullying, suicide prevention, and self-care techniques. The organization partners with a number of Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Indiana schools.

More information about Hope Squads and a list of partnered schools is available online. grantushope.org

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CPS BULLYING PREVENTION AND REPORTING CPS has several anti-bullying measures, including the Report Bullying Button on the district’s website. Students may also report directly to teachers, and school nurses are required to report instances of bullying as well. The district tracks and acts on repeat instances of victims and aggressors to prevent further attacks. cps-k12.org/Page/606

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Choose Your Own (Educational) Adventure WHATEVER YOUR KIDDO IS INTERESTED IN, THEREĉS AN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT SPECIALIZES IN IT.

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NEED TO GET THEM STARTED WITH READING? Whether it’s the world of Stuart Little or the rhymes of Dr. Seuss, books are our passports to the world and the importance of early literacy is paramount. This can be quite daunting to parents, and that’s where Read Ready Covington comes in. Read Ready Covington is a city-wide early literacy initiative that helps families, caregivers, and educators prepare the littlest readers to become future leaders. By using free access to online learning applications and other educational resources, this program fosters an environment for lifelong learning that’s collaborative, comfortable, and fun. sites.google.com/covington.kyschools.us/cov21c /elementary/read-ready-covington

GOT A JUNIOR SCIENTIST IN THE HOUSE? If you have a little Iggy Peck who’s always building some sort of gadget or gizmo, the Ohio Invention Convention is the way to go. Encouraging kids to view challenges as opportunities (growth mindset, anyone?), this Ohio nonprofit helps harness knowledge into your kiddo’s most marvelous superpower. Students K–12 are eligible to participate in the Invention League’s free Invention Convention Program. inventionconvention.org/ohio

DOES YOUR DAUGHTER DREAM OF BEING THE NEXT SALLY RIDE? Space travel might well by the highest and most ambitious glass ceiling for women to shatter, and the Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC)’s STEM Girls program equips the next generation with all the tools needed to, well, take on the world (no big deal or anything). The CMC offers free programming for students in grades 3–8; and all kids, regardless of gender, are welcome. During these STEM-rific sessions, kids have the opportunity to meet women actively working in STEM-related fields and enhance their skills through hands-on presentations and activities. cincymuseum.org/stem-girls

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If your teen dreams of a career in the arts—the current buzzword is STEAM—Woodward Trust Scholarships to Manifest Drawing Center are open to high school students in both Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The opportunity to study with renowned artists and be among like-minded peers is priceless—but it’s precisely this price tag that can make extracurricular art classes an inaccessible luxury. With a Woodward Trust Scholarship, artistic teens can take their art to the next level. manifestgallery.org/studio/scholarships /woodward.html

…AND IF YOU HAVE AN ARTIST IN THE FAMILY WHO’S 18–24, ARTWORKS CAN HELP UNLOCK THEIR POTENTIAL. There’s a reason for the whole “starving artist” trope; this is an incredibly competitive field with far more talent than jobs. ArtWorks can provide young Greater Cincinnati artists, aged 18–24, with yearlong employment and mentorship through a new creative studio–based employment model. This program is an incredible opportunity for burgeoning artists to get real-world experience that will ideally lead to a fulfilling and fruitful career in the arts. artworkscincinnati.org/artworks-expands-its-program-model-to-launch-yearlongemployment-through-creative-studios

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IS YOUR CHILD GIFTED AND LOOKING FOR MORE? Gifted kids need to be challenged, and enrichment program ExploreMore! is designed to meet the high-level needs of academically, creatively, and artistically gifted students. ExploreMore! classes are for students in grades K–6 with courses offered in an ever-changing variety of science, mathematics, visual and performing arts, and original interdisciplinary studies. It’s the full STEAM menu of options sure to have your gifted kiddo reaching higher than they ever thought possible. exploremoregifted.org

DOES YOUR KIDDO LOVE THE GREAT OUTDOORS? The benefits of time spent in nature are numerous, yet so many kids (and adults) remain criminally disconnected from the natural world. Take heart! There are world-class programs available to put kids feet-first in the wide and wonderful world. In Cincinnati, the Roaming Naturalist facilitates programs that help kids explore and experience nature, using the great outdoors as the classroom and Mother Nature as the tenured professor. The Roaming Naturalist empowers young minds to explore nature through immersive, hands-on experiences that encourage curiosity and creativity. theroamingnaturalist.org

NEED YOUR TEEN TO PUT DOWN THEIR PHONE AND GET THEIR HANDS DIRTY? Kids these days seem to be permanently staring down at their screens, disconnected from, well, life. Happily, the Cincinnati Nature Center hosts a variety of service opportunities specifically for volunteers ages 13–18 on weekdays and weekends. While your teen might initially give you major eye rolls and sighs, the Cincinnati Nature Center is known to work magic on this hard-to-please age group, opening their eyes to the beautiful— and yes, Insta-perfect—natural world. Bonus? Next In Nature programming might count toward your teen’s community service requirements! cincynature.org/volunteer/teen-volunteer-opportunities/next-in-nature

IS YOUR TEEN MUSICALLY INCLINED? The benefits of music education are well-documented; however, most teens get little more than a weekly block of time devoted to this wonderful art. The solution? The Music Resource Center, a multifaceted center that uses recording and performing arts, as well as life-skills mentoring, to empower and bolster teens. This is a place that truly speaks to the beauty of music—and its power to connect us in a way no other medium can. mrccinci.org

…AND IF YOU HAVE A MUSICAL KID AND LIVE IN PRICE HILL, TRY MYCINCINNATI. Some kids are just born with music in their hearts. MYCincinnati is a free music program for Price Hill students in grades 3–12 that helps support and foster your child’s musical proclivities. With a mission of making music accessible to all, MYCincinnati provides kids with free, high-quality, top-level musical education and experiences—all in a safe and warm environment. mycincinnati.org

DOES YOUR KID LOVE TO TELL STORIES? Oxford’s very own Miami University is home to the Ohio Writing Project and offers camps for elementary and high schoolers alike. Led by highly respected instructors and local authors, these rigorous workshops are aimed at unlocking your young writer’s creative potential, with exciting prompts and peer collaboration akin to what you’d find at any prestigious liberal arts college—in an accessible and affordable package. miamioh.edu/cas/academics/departments/english/academics/graduate-studies/ ohio-writing-project/youth-writing-camp/index.html

IS YOUR YOUNG WRITER FEMALE OR TGNC? Writing is such a wonderful outlet for creativity and expression—something all kids need, but especially beneficial for TGNC (trans and gender nonconforming) kids. And having a safe space to foster such self-discovery and growth? That’s priceless. Welcome to Women Writing for (a) Change, a local nonprofit dedicated to the art of writing as a way to enhance self-esteem and build skills in creative self-expression. Youth programs are open to girls, teens, young women, and TGNC youth in grades 4–12 (there are designated All Gender offerings, too) and are designed to help participants hone and strengthen their authentic voices, develop their ability to speak out through writing, and deepen their belief in their own creative intelligence. Now that’s something worth writing about. womenwriting.org/home/programs/summer_camps.html

GOT A FUTURE AMANDA GORMAN ON YOUR HANDS? Poetry is one of the most beautiful forms of expression and a wonderful way to encourage self-awareness and critical thinking. Elementz is a celebration of hip-hop culture in all its richness, from dance to rap to poetry. The troupe works with local high schools to coordinate the ECHO Youth Poetry SLAM (formerly known as Louder Than a Bomb) and state-wide Poetry Out Loud competition. Enroll your kid in classes and watch them gain confidence, presence, and killer word skills (take that, Wordle!). elementz.org/poké-cart#classregistrationform S C H O O L S G U I D E 2 0 2 3 C I N C I N N AT I M A G A Z I N E . C O M 1 3

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SCHOOLS GUIDE 2023 Welcome to the 2023 Schools Guide, Cincinnati Magazine’s overview of 360 public and private schools and districts in the three-state Cincinnati region.

As the country began to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, area states revised their school and district report cards. Ohio’s 2021–2022 report cards do not include overall grades; in 2023 it moves to a star rating system. Indiana launched a new evaluation system and online dashboard for 2021–2022 and did not include overall grades. Kentucky instituted a new accountability system for 2021–2022, using colors instead of stars,

OHIO PUBLIC Ohio Public Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment K3LIT=Percentage proficient in grade 3 reading 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

800 BAUER AVE., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2343, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,303, K3LIT=32.0%, GR=92.1%, PI=78.0%, GAP=51.1%, CCR=30.2% BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL 1 BULL DOG PL., BATAVIA, OH 45103, (513) 732-2341, BATAVIASCHOOLS.ORG/O/BHS GS=9–12, E=597, GR=92.1%, PI=73.7%, GAP=51.4%, CCR=30.2% BETHEL-TATE LOCAL SCHOOLS

675 W. PLANE ST., BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,412, K3LIT=24.2%, GR=94.4%, PI=80.3%, GAP=53.8%, CCR=40.3% BETHEL-TATE HIGH SCHOOL 3420 ST. RT. 125, BETHEL, OH 45106, (513) 734-2271, BETHELTATE.ORG/O/BTHS GS=9–12, E=431, GR=94.4%, PI=80.7%, GAP=41.4%, CCR=40.3% CARLISLE LOCAL SCHOOLS

230 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 746-0710, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,516, K3LIT=31.1%, GR=99.1%, PI=78.5%, GAP=39.5%, CCR=37.1% CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL 250 JAMAICA RD., CARLISLE, OH 45005, (937) 746-4481, CARLISLEINDIANS.ORG/CARLISLE-JR-SR-HIGH GS=9–12, E=433, GR=99.1%, PI=77.4%, GAP=38.7%, CCR=37.1%

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2651 BURNET AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-0000, CPS-K12.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=35,860, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=78.1%, PI=56.1%, GAP=26.3%, CCR=23.2% AIKEN HIGH SCHOOL 5641 BELMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 3636760, CPS-K12.ORG/AIKENNEWTECH GS=7–12, E=1,122, GR=86.9%, PI=42.3%, GAP=5.6%, CCR=10.0% CINCINNATI DIGITAL ACADEMY 425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 3632040, CPS-K12.ORG/DIGITALACADEMY GS=K–12, E=1,396, K3LIT=0.0%, GR=0.0%, PI=17.4%, GAP=0.0%, CCR=not enough students to evaluate CLARK MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3030 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-7100, CPS-K12.ORG/CLARK GS=7–12, E=671, GR=93.7%, PI=64.2%, GAP=36.4%, CCR=31.6% GILBERT A. DATER HIGH SCHOOL 2146 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 363-7200, CPS-K12.ORG/DATERHIGHSCHOOL GS=7–12, E=968, GR=63.1%, PI=44.2%, GAP=11.2%, CCR=3.7% JAMES N. GAMBLE MONTESSORI HIGH SCHOOL 3036 WERK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 363-2600, CPS-K12.ORG/GAMBLEMONTESSORIHS GS=7–12, E=668, GR=78.3%, PI=50.2%, GAP=13.2%, CCR=5.8% HUGHES STEM HIGH SCHOOL 2515 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45219, (513) 363-7400, CPS-K12.ORG/HUGHESSTEM GS=7–12, E=1027, GR=85.6%, PI=46.8%, GAP=18.4%, CCR=24.0% OYLER SCHOOL 2121 HATMAKER ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45204, (513) 363-4100, CPS-K12.ORG/OYLER GS=Pre-K–12, E=627, K3LIT=10.3%, GR=77.8%, PI=46.2%, GAP=18.4%, CCR=2.8% RIVERVIEW EAST ACADEMY 3555 KELLOGG AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 363-3400, CPS-K12.ORG/RIVERVIEWEAST GS=Pre-K–12, E=466, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=57.8%, PI=46.1%, GAP=15.6%, CCR=6.3% SCHOOL FOR CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS 108 W. CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 363-

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8000, SCPA.CPS-K12.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,268, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=96.9%, PI=69.0%, GAP=39.1%, CCR=22.7% SHRODER HIGH SCHOOL 5030 DUCK CREEK RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 363-6900, CPS-K12.ORG/SHRODER GS=7–12, E=748, GR=92.8%, PI=47.9%, GAP=36.9%, CCR=10.8% SPENCER CENTER FOR GIFTED AND EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 2825 ALMS PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 363-0000, CPS-K12.

ORG/SPENCERGIFTED GS=3–12, E=325, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=0.0%, PI=94.1%, GAP=60.0%, CCR=not enough students to evaluate ROBERT A. TAFT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL 420 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45214, (513) 3638200, CPS-K12.ORG/TAFTITHS GS=7–12, E=659, GR=75.3%, PI=39.0%, GAP=0.0%, CCR=1.4% VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL 425 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 363-7760, CPS-K12.ORG/VIRTUALHIGH GS=K–12, E=220, K3LIT=not enough students to evaluate, GR=40.3%, PI=34.9%, GAP=17.4%, CCR=4.0% WALNUT HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3250 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 363-8400, WALNUTHILLSEAGLES.COM GS=7–12, E=2,720, GR=99.2%, PI=97.8%, GAP=69.8%, CCR=76.2% WESTERN HILLS UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2144 FERGUSON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 3638900, CPS-K12.ORG/WESTERNHILLS GS=7–12, E=1,287, GR=71.8%, PI=35.1%, GAP=9.9%, CCR=4.7% WITHROW UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL 2488 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 363-9200, CPS-K12.ORG/WITHROW GS=7–12, E=1,318, GR=78.1%, PI=37.4%, GAP=15.2%, CCR=3.6% WOODWARD CAREER TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 7005 READING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 363-9300, CPS-K12.ORG/WOODWARDCAREERTECH GS=7–12, E=877, GR=78.6%, PI=41.7%, GAP=20.2%, CCR=0.0% CLERMONT NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

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8688 DONNA LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 891-0222, DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,154, K3LIT=39.8%, GR=94.3%, PI=75.1%, GAP=57.4%, CCR=28.4% DEER PARK JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 8351 PLAINFIELD RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 891-0010, JRSR.DEERPARKCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=555, GR=94.3%, PI=70.1%, GAP=43.5%, CCR=28.4% EASTERN LOCAL SCHOOLS

11479 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 6956276, WWW.ELSD.US GS=K–12, E=1,112, K3LIT=46.1%, GR=93.7%, PI=79.1%, GAP=57.1%, CCR=55.0% EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 11557 U.S. HIGHWAY 62, WINCHESTER, OH 45697, (937) 695-9913, WWW.ELSD.US/EASTERNHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=305, GR=93.7%, PI=73.8%, GAP=50.0%, CCR=55.0% EDGEWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

3500 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 867-3400, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,442, K3LIT=41.8%, GR=92.8%, PI=73.7%, GAP=52.9%, CCR=24.0% EDGEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 3045 BUSENBARK RD., TRENTON, OH 45067, (513) 867-6300, EDGEWOODSCHOOLS.COM/O/EHS GS=9–12, E=995, GR=92.8%, PI=71.5%, GAP=42.5%, CCR=24.0% FAIRFIELD CITY SCHOOLS

4641 BACH LN., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 829-6300, WWW. FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,898, K3LIT=33.2%, GR=92.5%, PI=76.7%, GAP=72.3%, CCR=35.7% FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 8800 HOLDEN BLVD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 942-2999, HS.FAIRFIELDCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=10–12, E=1,861, GR=92.5%, PI=70.6%, GAP=47.7%, CCR=35.7% FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS

551 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 8752423, FP.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=734, K3LIT=20.0%, GR=90.8%, PI=78.4%, GAP=64.7%, CCR=41.5% FAYETTEVILLE-PERRY HIGH SCHOOL 501 S. APPLE ST., FAYETTEVILLE, OH 45118, (513) 875-3520, P.K12.OH.US/PAGE/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=196, GR=90.8%, PI=74.0%, GAP=40.0%, CCR=41.5% FELICITY-FRANKLIN LOCAL SCHOOLS

105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5348, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=699, K3LIT=56.6%, GR=94.7%, PI=78.2%, GAP=48.6%, CCR=33.3% FELICITY-FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 105 MARKET ST., FELICITY, OH 45120, (513) 362-5330, FELICITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=204, GR=94.7%, PI=71.3%, GAP=56.3%, CCR=33.3% FINNEYTOWN LOCAL SCHOOLS

8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 728-3700, FINNEYTOWN.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,163, K3LIT=16.8%, GR=92.1%, PI=62.7%, GAP=38.2%, CCR=30.7%

FINNEYTOWN SECONDARY CAMPUS 8916 FONTAINEBLEAU TER., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 931-0712, FINNEYTOWN.ORG/SCHOOLS/SECONDARY/ GS=7–12, E=636, GR=92.1%, PI=60.8%, GAP=47.3%, CCR=30.7% FOREST HILLS LOCAL SCHOOLS

7946 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 231-3600, FORESTHILLS.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,127, K3LIT=21.3%, GR=96.5%, PI=93.2%, GAP=76.2%, CCR=59.3% ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL 7560 FOREST RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 232-2772, FORESTHILLS.EDU/ANDERSON GS=9–12, E=1,175, GR=96.5%, PI=88.6%, GAP=77.5%, CCR=53.8% TURPIN HIGH SCHOOL 2650 BARTELS RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 2327770, FORESTHILLS.EDU/TURPIN GS=9–12, E=1,066, GR=96.5%, PI=92.3%, GAP=91.2%, CCR=65.0% FRANKLIN CITY SCHOOLS

150 E. SIXTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 746-1699, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,584, K3LIT=31.3%, GR=92.7%, PI=79.6%, GAP=76.9%, CCR=40.9% FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL 750 E. FOURTH ST., FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (937) 743-8610, FRANKLINCITYSCHOOLS.COM/FRANKLIN-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=721, GR=92.7%, PI=77.3%, GAP=64.9%, CCR=40.9% GEORGETOWN EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1043 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 378-3565, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=991, K3LIT=27.9%, GR=97.3%, PI=80.3%, GAP=41.9%, CCR=46.7% GEORGETOWN JR./SR. HIGH SCHOOL 987 MOUNT ORAB PK., GEORGETOWN, OH 45121, (937) 3786730, GTOWN.K12.OH.US GS=7–12, E=430, GR=97.3%, PI=78.2%, GAP=41.7%, CCR=46.7% GOSHEN LOCAL SCHOOLS

6694 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2222, WWW. GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,757, K3LIT=30.7%, GR=99.5%, PI=83.3%, GAP=66.7%, CCR=44.2% GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL 6707 GOSHEN RD., GOSHEN, OH 45122, (513) 722-2227, GHS. GOSHENLOCALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=782, GR=99.5%, PI=78.6%, GAP=74.3%, CCR=44.2% HAMILTON CITY SCHOOLS

533 DAYTON ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 887-5000, HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=9,065, K3LIT=26.9%, GR=97.4%, PI=70.5%, GAP=54.7%, CCR=16.2% HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL 1165 EATON AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 868-7700, HAMILTONCITYSCHOOLS.COM/HAMILTONHIGH/HOME GS=9–12, E=1,994, GR=97.4%, PI=77.1%, GAP=68.3%, CCR=23.6% INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

6855 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4500, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=2,021, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=97.5%, PI=97.3%, GAP=74.1%, CCR=80.3% INDIAN HILL HIGH SCHOOL 6865 DRAKE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 272-4550, INDIANHILLSCHOOLS.ORG/HS.ASPX GS=9–12, E=593, GR=97.5%, PI=91.4%, GAP=63.3%, CCR=80.3%

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1797 KING AVE., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 398-8050, KINGSLOCAL.NET GS=K–12, E=4,700, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=95.9%, PI=91.1%, GAP=68.9%, CCR=61.1% KINGS HIGH SCHOOL 5500 COLUMBIA RD., KINGS MILLS, OH 45034, (513) 3988050, KINGSLOCAL.NET/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,248, GR=95.9%, PI=87.2%, GAP=61.1%, CCR=61.1% LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOLS

5572 PRINCETON RD., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45011, (513) 874-5505, LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=16,365, K3LIT=37.5%, GR=94.3%, PI=85.2%, GAP=58.5%, CCR=46.1% LAKOTA EAST HIGH SCHOOL 6840 LAKOTA LN., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044, (513) 755-7211, EASTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12, E=2,350, GR=94.8%, PI=81.5%, GAP=47.7%, CCR=46.1% LAKOTA WEST HIGH SCHOOL 8940 UNION CENTRE BLVD., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 874-5699, WESTHIGH.LAKOTAONLINE.COM GS=9–12, E=2,453, GR=94.5%, PI=81.0%, GAP=55.4%, CCR=46.3% LEBANON CITY SCHOOLS

160 MILLER RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5770, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=5,080, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=95.1%, PI=84.2%, GAP=63.3%, CCR=49.3% LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL 1916 DRAKE RD., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 934-5100, LEBANONSCHOOLS.ORG/LEBANON-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,548, GR=95.1%, PI=81.1%, GAP=31.4%, CCR=49.3% LITTLE MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

95 E. U.S. 22-3, MAINEVILLE, OH 45039, (513) 899-2264, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,862, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=97.7%, PI=84.3%, GAP=71.7%, CCR=44.4% LITTLE MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 3001 E. U.S. 22-3, MORROW, OH 45152, (513) 899-3781, LITTLEMIAMISCHOOLS.COM/LITTLE-MIAMI-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,323, GR=97.7%, PI=84.8%, GAP=73.8%, CCR=44.4% LOCKLAND LOCAL SCHOOLS

210 N. COOPER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=527, K3LIT=5.6%, GR=81.0%, PI=45.0%, GAP=16.3%, CCR=20.7% LOCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL 249 W. FORRER ST., LOCKLAND, OH 45215, (513) 563-5000, LOCKLANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=169, GR=81.0%, PI=51.5%, GAP=29.0%, CCR=20.7% LOVELAND CITY SCHOOLS

757 S. LEBANON RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-5600, LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,138, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=97.5%, PI=92.7%, GAP=75.9%, CCR=60.3% LOVELAND HIGH SCHOOL 1 TIGER TRL., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-1920, LOVELANDSCHOOLS.ORG/DOMAIN/13 GS=9–12, E=1,281, GR=97.5%, PI=90.2%, GAP=63.2%, CCR=60.3% MADEIRA CITY SCHOOLS

7465 LOANNES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 985-6070, MADEIRACITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,671, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=98.1%, PI=98.8%, GAP=69.4%, CCR=69.2%

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1324 MIDDLETOWN EATON RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 420-4750, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,454, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=96.0%, PI=79.5%, GAP=58.3%, CCR=31.0% MADISON HIGH SCHOOL 5797 W. ALEXANDRIA RD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 420-4760, MADISONMOHAWKS.ORG/MADISON-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=396, GR=96.0%, PI=76.9%, GAP=53.1%, CCR=31.0% MARIEMONT CITY SCHOOLS

2 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 272-7500, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,538, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=96.2%, PI=100.6%, GAP=82.5%, CCR=68.9% MARIEMONT HIGH SCHOOL 1 WARRIOR WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 272-7600, MARIEMONTSCHOOLS.ORG/MARIEMONTHIGHSCHOOL_ HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=432, GR=96.2%, PI=98.0%, GAP=92.3%, CCR=68.9%

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1 DONHAM PLAZA, 4TH FLOOR, MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 423-0781, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,724, K3LIT=14.6%, GR=88.0%, PI=55.3%, GAP=46.7%, CCR=14.9% MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL 601 N. BREIEL BLVD., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042, (513) 4204500, MIDDLETOWNCITYSCHOOLS.COM/MIDDLETOWNHIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,411, GR=88.0%, PI=51.2%, GAP=13.5%, CCR=14.9% MILFORD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1099 ST. RT. 131, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-1314, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=6,404, K3LIT=45.5%, GR=96.4%, PI=88.8%, GAP=64.4%, CCR=50.8% MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 1 EAGLES WAY, MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 831-2990, MILFORDSCHOOLS.ORG/MILFORD-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9– 12, E=1,857, GR=96.4%, PI=85.6%, GAP=63.6%, CCR=50.8% MONROE LOCAL SCHOOLS

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7615 HARRISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 729-0077, MTHCS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,848, K3LIT=10.4%, GR=66.8%, PI=49.0%, GAP=25.0%, CCR=12.9% MT. HEALTHY HIGH SCHOOL 8101 HAMILTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 729-0130, MTHCS.ORG/O/MHHS GS=9–12, E=828, GR=66.8%, PI=46.1%, GAP=19.9%, CCR=12.5% NEW MIAMI LOCAL SCHOOLS

600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-0833, NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=620, K3LIT=38.8%, GR=86.4%, PI=64.1%, GAP=29.6%, CCR=2.3% NEW MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL 600 SEVEN MILE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 8634917, NEW-MIAMI.K12.OH.US/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=152, GR=86.4%, PI=63.2%, GAP=14.3%, CCR=2.3% NEW RICHMOND EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOLS

1135 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-2616, NRSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,955, K3LIT=34.3%, GR=94.4%, PI=79.6%, GAP=69.2%, CCR=37.6% NEW RICHMOND HIGH SCHOOL 1131 BETHEL NEW RICHMOND RD., NEW RICHMOND, OH 45157, (513) 553-3191, NRSCHOOLS.ORG/ NEWRICHMONDHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=568, GR=94.4%, PI=78.7%, GAP=68.6%, CCR=37.6% NORTH COLLEGE HILL CITY SCHOOLS

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1731 GOODMAN AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 931-8181, NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,234, K3LIT=18.8%, GR=84.3%, PI=50.0%, GAP=20.0%, CCR=24.1% NORTH COLLEGE HILL HIGH SCHOOL 1620 W. GALBRAITH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 728-4783, HS.NCHCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=285, GR=84.3%, PI=54.0%, GAP=35.7%, CCR=24.1%

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3240 BANNING RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 923-1000, NWLSD.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=8,021, K3LIT=20.5%, GR=93.5%, PI=67.1%, GAP=56.9%, CCR=25.1% COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL 8801 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45251, (513) 385-6424, NWLSD.ORG/COLERAINHIGHSCHOOL_HOME. ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,440, GR=93.9%, PI=68.5%, GAP=52.4%, CCR=25.1% NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL 10761 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 8517300, NWLSD.ORG/NORTHWESTHIGHSCHOOL_HOME. ASPX GS=9–12, E=702, GR=92.7%, PI=64.3%, GAP=47.4%, CCR=25.3% NORWOOD CITY SCHOOLS

2132 WILLIAMS AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 9242500, NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,692, K3LIT=31.8%, GR=85.7%, PI=71.2%, GAP=54.4%, CCR=39.8% NORWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 2020 SHERMAN AVE., NORWOOD, OH 45212, (513) 9242800, HS.NORWOODSCHOOLS.ORG GS=9–12, E=448, GR=85.7%, PI=69.8%, GAP=28.2%, CCR=39.8% OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOLS

6325 RAPID RUN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 5743200, OHLSD.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,327, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=93.1%, PI=84.1%, GAP=54.0%,

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OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL 3200 EBENEZER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 574-1205, OHLSD.US/OAK-HILLS-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=2,181, GR=93.1%, PI=80.0%, GAP=47.3%, CCR=38.2% PRINCETON CITY SCHOOLS

3900 COTTINGHAM DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 864-1000, WWW.PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,509, K3LIT=23.9%, GR=89.2%, PI=69.5%, GAP=64.1%, CCR=26.6% PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL 100 VIKING WAY, CINCINNATI, OH 45246, (513) 864-1503, WWW.PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/DOMAIN/8 GS=9–12, E=1,450, GR=93.4%, PI=73.7%, GAP=71.0%, CCR=30.5% PRINCETON INNOVATION CENTER 3900 COTTINGHAM DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45241, (513) 864-2501, WWW.PRINCETONSCHOOLS.NET/ PRINCETONINNOVATIONCENTER GS=7–12, E=297, GR=61.8%, PI=39.9%, GAP=15.5%, CCR=1.8% READING COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 5541800, READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,576, K3LIT=22.7%, GR=83.5%, PI=72.3%, GAP=38.9%, CCR=20.6% READING COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 810 E. COLUMBIA AVE., READING, OH 45215, (513) 733-4422, HIGH.READINGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=683, GR=83.5%, PI=70.6%, GAP=33.3%, CCR=20.6%

502 S. SECOND ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4396, RULH. US GS=Pre-K–12, E=683, K3LIT=33.9%, GR=93.0%, PI=70.5%, GAP=34.6%, CCR=32.4% 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=230, GR=93.0%, PI=61.8%, GAP=17.4%, CCR=32.4% ROSS LOCAL SCHOOLS

3371 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 8631253, ROSSRAMS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,586, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=97.9%, PI=89.8%, GAP=92.1%, CCR=45.7% ROSS HIGH SCHOOL 3601 HAMILTON CLEVES RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-1252, ROSSRAMS.COM/RHS/HOME GS=9–12, E=708, GR=97.9%, PI=89.4%, GAP=71.4%, CCR=45.7% SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS

10800 CAMPBELL RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 3674139, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=4,037, K3LIT=14.8%, GR=94.2%, PI=80.3%, GAP=51.0%, CCR=51.4% WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL 9860 WEST RD., HARRISON, OH 45030, (513) 367-4169, SOUTHWESTSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAM-HENRY-HARRISON-HIGHSCHOOL GS=9–12, E=1,053, GR=94.2%, PI=72.1%, GAP=27.5%, CCR=51.4% SPRINGBORO COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

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SPRINGBORO.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,758, K3LIT=55.2%, GR=98.6%, PI=91.5%, GAP=66.7%, CCR=66.7% SPRINGBORO HIGH SCHOOL 1675 S. MAIN ST., SPRINGBORO, OH 45066, (937) 748-3950, SPRINGBORO.ORG/SPRINGBOROHIGHSCHOOL_HOME. ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,840, GR=98.6%, PI=89.0%, GAP=65.8%, CCR=66.6% ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE CITY SCHOOLS

105 WASHINGTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 482-7121, SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=768, K3LIT=28.1%, GR=96.3%, PI=68.4%, GAP=40.4%, CCR=43.2% ST. BERNARD-ELMWOOD PLACE HIGH SCHOOL 4615 TOWER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 482-7100, HS.SBEPSCHOOLS.ORG GS=7–12, E=328, GR=96.3%, PI=66.4%, GAP=30.0%, CCR=43.2% SYCAMORE COMMUNITY CITY SCHOOLS

5959 HAGEWA DR., BLUE ASH, OH 45242, (513) 686-1700, SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=5,533, K3LIT=less than 10%, GR=96.9%, PI=96.9%, GAP=75.4%, CCR=66.2% SYCAMORE HIGH SCHOOL 7400 CORNELL RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 686-1770, SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG/DOMAIN/8 GS=9–12, E=1,584, GR=96.9%, PI=93.4%, GAP=66.1%, CCR=66.2% TALAWANDA CITY SCHOOLS

131 W. CHESTNUT ST., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3333, TALAWANDA.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,822, K3LIT=41.3%, GR=96.6%, PI=80.4%, GAP=60.7%, CCR=47.3%

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TALAWANDA HIGH SCHOOL 5301 UNIVERSITY PARK BLVD., OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 273-3200, TALAWANDA.ORG/TALAWANDA-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=817, GR=96.6%, PI=82.2%, GAP=66.7%, CCR=47.3%

WEST CLERMONT HIGH SCHOOL 4101 BACH-BUXTON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45103, (513) 947-7600, WESTCLER.ORG/OUR-TEAM/SCHOOLS/WCHS/ INDEX GS=9–12, E=2,106, GR=91.0%, PI=75.1%, GAP=42.8%, CCR=30.8%

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401 N. MIAMI AVE., CLEVES, OH 45002, (513) 941-6400, THREERIVERSSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,031, K3LIT=29.2%, GR=98.3%, PI=84.3%, GAP=75.6%, CCR=41.7% TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 56 COOPER RD., CLEVES, OH 45002, (513) 467-3200, THREERIVERSSCHOOLS.ORG/TAYLOR-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=597, GR=83.9%, PI=83.9%, GAP=65.7%, CCR=41.7% WAYNE LOCAL SCHOOLS

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659 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 897-6971, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM GS=K–12, E=1,456, K3LIT=44.6%, GR=98.5%, PI=95.6%, GAP=97.4%, CCR=63.2% WAYNESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 735 DAYTON RD., WAYNESVILLE, OH 45068, (513) 8972776, WAYNE-LOCAL.COM/WAYNESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=406, GR=98.5%, PI=94.1%, GAP=93.5%, CCR=63.2% WEST CLERMONT LOCAL SCHOOLS

4350 AICHOLTZ RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 943-5000, WESTCLER.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=7,801, K3LIT=25.2%, GR=91.0%, PI=75.1%, GAP=45.2%, CCR=30.8%

WINTON WOODS HIGH SCHOOL 1231 W. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 6192420, WINTONWOODS.ORG/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=1,177, GR=89.1%, PI=56.0%, GAP=46.2%, CCR=22.7% WYOMING CITY SCHOOLS

420 SPRINGFIELD PK., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 2067000, WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=1,917, K3LIT=33.9%, GR=98.8%, PI=96.3%, GAP=83.3%, CCR=79.1%

524 W. MAIN ST., MT. ORAB, OH 45154, (937) 444-2044, WB.K12.OH.US GS=K–12, E=2,686, K3LIT=33.2%, GR=89.0%, PI=75.8%, GAP=43.6%, CCR=29.7% 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=718, GR=89.0%, PI=66.3%, GAP=16.0%, CCR=29.7%

WYOMING HIGH SCHOOL 106 PENDERY AVE., WYOMING, OH 45215, (513) 206-7050, WYOMINGCITYSCHOOLS.ORG/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=604, GR=98.8%, PI=92.6%, GAP=71.4%, CCR=79.1% O H I O P R I VAT E

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549A W. MAIN ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 724-3077, BUGSCHOOLS.ORG GS=K–12, E=949, K3LIT=44.0%, GR=94.3%, PI=84.1%, GAP=78.1%, CCR=37.9%

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WILLIAMSBURG HIGH SCHOOL 500 S. FIFTH ST., WILLIAMSBURG, OH 45176, (513) 724-2211, BUGSCHOOLS.ORG/WILLIAMSBURGHIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=6–12, E=528, GR=94.3%, PI=80.0%, GAP=83.3%, CCR=37.9%

ALDERSGATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 1810 YOUNG ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 763-6655, ALDERSGATECHRISTIAN.COM GS=K–12, E=127, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,400 grades K–8; $6,600 grades 9–12

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825 WAYCROSS RD., SUITE A, CINCINNATI, OH 45240, (513) 619-2300, WINTONWOODS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,823, K3LIT=22.4%, GR=89.1%, PI=55.0%, GAP=35.4%, CCR=22.7%

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100 E. EIGHTH ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 421-3131, CATHOLICBESTCHOICE.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=more than 40,000, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=Varies by school

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS ALL SAINTS SCHOOL 8939 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7924732, ALLSAINTS.CC/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=492, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$4,825 in parish; $6,270 nonparish, SD=On the High School Placement Test (HSPT), over 25 percent of students scored in the 90th percentile or higher.

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=$2,000–$5,125 pre-K; $3,900 in parish; $5,500 nonparish ST. ANDREW-ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON SCHOOL 5900 BUCKWHEAT RD., MILFORD, OH 45150, (513) 575-0093, SASEASSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=300, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$4,650 in parish; $6,200 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence ST. ANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3064 PLEASANT AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45015, (513) 863-0604, SAINTANNCS.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=195, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$1,345.95–$4,792.95 pre-K; $3,750 in parish; $4,326 nonparish ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3545 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 221-1230, ABVMCINCY.ORG GS=K–4, E=25, STR=6:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500, SD=IN 2023–2024, Annunciation adds fifth grade, becomes part of Romero Academies ST. ANTONINUS SCHOOL 5425 JULMAR DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 922-2500,

STACATHOLICSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=370, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$4,300 in parish (after registration) STEPHEN T. BADIN HIGH SCHOOL 571 NEW LONDON RD., HAMILTON, OH 45056, (513) 863-3993, BADINHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=641, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$11,680 (2023–2024) ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL 1453 LOCUST LAKE RD., AMELIA, OH 45102, (513) 753-4744, STBAMELIASCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=66 preschool, 190 K–8, STR=12:1 preschool, 17:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$5,734 before discounts ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC SCHOOL 7115 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 353-4224, PARISHSCHOOL.STBERNARDTC.CHURCH GS=K–8, E=154, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$3,685 new student and in parish ST. BONIFACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4305 PITTS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 541-5122, STBONIFACESCHOOL.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=180, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$7,000 CARDINAL PACELLI SCHOOL 927 ELLISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 321-1048, CARDINALPACELLI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=402, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$1,950–$6,800 pre-K; $6,250 K in parish; $8,875 nonparish; $5,250 grades 1–6 in parish; $7,500 nonparish; $5,350 grades 7 & 8 in parish; $7,675 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 3324 WUNDER AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45211, (513) 481-7683, STCATHOS.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=160, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$7,200, SD=Accepts EdChoice and parish covers the tuition difference; this growing school welcomes first-generation families from over 17 countries ST. CECILIA SCHOOL 4115 TAYLOR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45209, (513) 533-6060, SCHOOL.STCECILIACINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=231, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$3,200 in parish; $5,200 nonparish ST. CLEMENT SCHOOL 4534 VINE ST., ST. BERNARD, OH 45217, (513) 641-2137, STCSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=281, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$3,200 in parish; $7,100 nonparish ST. COLUMBAN SCHOOL 896 OAKLAND RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 683-7903, SAINTCOLUMBANSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=480, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$4,975 in parish; $6,575 nonparish, SD=Harold C. Shaw Award 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=$5,500 DEPAUL CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 3440 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45225, (513) 861- 0600, DISCOVERDEPAUL.ORG GS=9–12, E=297, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=Sliding scale based on each family’s ability to

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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=$3,100 in parish; $5,200 nonparish ELDER HIGH SCHOOL 3900 VINCENT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-3744, ELDERHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=771, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$12,300 BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL 4855 ST. RT. 122, FRANKLIN, OH 45005, (513) 423-0723, FENWICKFALCONS.ORG GS=9–12, E=469, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$11,600, SD=Fenwick offers 11 AP classes and 6 CCP classes, as well as online CCP classes.

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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=$5,200; financial aid and EdChoice scholarships available ST. FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL 20 DESALES AVE., LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-6501, STFRANCISDESALES-LEBANON.COM GS=K–8, E=160, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$4,800 ST. FRANCIS SERAPH SCHOOL 14 E. LIBERTY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 721-7778, SFSSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=175, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200

ST. GABRIEL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 18 W. SHARON RD., GLENDALE, OH 45246, (513) 771-5220, STGABESCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=280, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence ST. GERTRUDE SCHOOL 6543 MIAMI AVE., MADEIRA, OH 45243, (513) 561-8020, STGERTRUDESCH.ORG GS=K–8, E=315, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$5,090 in parish; $7,310 nonparish THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC MONTESSORI 4460 BERWICK ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45227, (513) 271-4171, GScmontessori.org GS=Pre-K–8, E=213, STR=27:1, U=Yes, T=$3,760–$5,790 pre-K; $8,325 grades K–8 GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL 6539 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 624-3141, GASCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=482, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$5,390 in parish; $6,240 nonparish, SD=Blue Ribbon School of Excellence HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 3001 PRICE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-8483, HOLYFAMILYCINCINNATI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=226, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$5,250; financial aid and EdChoice scholarships available ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA SCHOOL 5222 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 389-3242, SAINTI.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=1,150, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$1,370–$4,820 pre-K in parish; $1,620–$5,130 nonparish; $4,270 grades K–8 in parish; $7,800 nonparish

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL 7800 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45255, (513) 3884086, IHOMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=683, STR=15:1 preschool, 21:1 K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,950 in parish ST. JAMES WHITE OAK 6111 CHEVIOT RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45247, (513) 741-5333, STJAMESWO.ORG GS=K–8, E=605, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$4,260–$5,830, SD=Four-time National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL 9375 WINTON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 521-0860, JPIICS.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=442, STR=21:1 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL 5375 DRY RIDGE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45252, (513) 385-7970, STJOHNSDRSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=468, STR=22:1, U=Yes, T=$1,350–$2,615 pre-K; $4,160 grades K–8 in parish; $5,120 nonparish 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=Varies ST. JOSEPH CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL 925 S. SECOND ST., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 863-8758, SJCSHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=234, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$5,350 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL 745 EZZARD CHARLES DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45203, (513) 3812126, SAINTJOSEPHCHURCHANDSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, U=Yes, T=$4,136, SD=Four-time National Blue

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS Ribbon School of Excellence ST. JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 5940 BRIDGETOWN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 598-2100, STJUDECINCY.ORG GS=K–8, E=480, STR=Maximum 20:1 in K–3, maximum 30:1 in 4–8, U=Yes, T=Grades 1–8: $3,765 in parish; $5,035, nonparish. Kindergarten: $2,850 half-day, in parish; $3,830 half-day, nonparish.

Morning kindergarten with Extended Day: $4,185 in parish; $5,660 nonparish LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL 3091 NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45239, (513) 741-3000, LASALLEHS.NET GS=9–12, E=537, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$12,475 ST. LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1020 CARSON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 921-4996, STLAWRENCEPARISH.ORG/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=393, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$5,600 ST. LOUIS SCHOOL 250 N. BROADWAY, OWENSVILLE, OH 45160, (513) 732-0636, STLCRUSADER.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=130, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$4,900 in parish; $5,900 nonparish ST. MARGARET OF YORK SCHOOL 9495 COLUMBIA RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 697-3100, SMOYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=564, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$4,995, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence ST. MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL 3729 HARDING AVE., CHEVIOT, OH 45211, (513) 661-7609, SAINTMARTIN.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=200, STR=18:1,

U=Yes, T=$4,200 in parish; $5,500 nonparish

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ST. MARY SCHOOL HYDE PARK 2845 ERIE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 321-0703, SMSHP.COM GS=K–8, E=465, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$4,900 in parish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

ARCHBISHOP MOELLER HIGH SCHOOL 9001 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 791-1680, MOELLER.ORG GS=9–12, E=876, STR=13:1, U=Dress code, T=$15,600

MCNICHOLAS HIGH SCHOOL 6536 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 2313500, MCNHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=622, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$12,800, SD=Governor’s Award for Excellence in STEM Education for 31 consecutive years MERCY MCAULEY HIGH SCHOOL 6000 OAKWOOD AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 681-1800, MERCYMCAULEY.ORG GS=9–12, E=373, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$12,300 plus $1,000 in fees (2023–2024), SD=Six National Merit Finalists (one in 2020, one in 2021, two in 2022, two in 2023) MERCY MONTESSORI CENTER 2335 GRANDVIEW AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 475-6700, MERCYMONTESSORI.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=305, STR=12:1, U=No, T=Sliding scale; financial assistance available ST. MICHAEL CONSOLIDATED 300 MARKET ST., RIPLEY, OH 45167, (937) 392-4202, WWW. STMICHAELRIPLEY.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=123, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500 ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 11136 OAK ST., SHARONVILLE, OH 45241, (513) 554-3555, STMICHAELSHARONVILLE.ORG GS=K–8, E=375, STR=23:1,

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MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7197 MOTHER TERESA LN., LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH 45044, (513) 779-6585, MTCES.ORG GS=K–8, E=613, STR=25:1, U=Yes, T=$5,450 MOUNT NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 711 E. COLUMBIA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 821-3044, MNDHS.ORG GS=9–12, E=685, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$13,855, SD=12 College Credit Plus courses, 20 AP courses, 28 Honors courses NATIVITY SCHOOL 5936 RIDGE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45213, (513) 458-6767, NATIVITY-CINCINNATI.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=400, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$6,200, SD=Blue Ribbon School; Celebrated our Centennial in 2022 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=$4,410 in parish; $6,420 nonparish OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL 5835 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 347-2660, SCHOOL.LOURDES.ORG GS=K–8, E=235, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500, SD=EdChoice Scholarship accepted

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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=$3,792 in parish; $5,532 nonparish

ROGER BACON HIGH SCHOOL 4320 VINE ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45217, (513) 641-1300, ROGERBACON.ORG GS=9–12, E=521, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$9,800

OUR LADY OF THE VISITATION SCHOOL 3180 SOUTH RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45248, (513) 347-2222, OLVISITATION.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=770, U=Yes, T=$4,045 in parish; $5,045 nonparish

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, SD=No. 1 private K–12 school in Warren County; most loved preschool, Best of the North

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=$4,710 in parish; $5,310 nonparish PURCELL MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL 2935 HACKBERRY ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 751-1230, PURCELLMARIAN.ORG GS=9–12, E=360, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$10,500, SD=Authorized International Baccalaureate World School.

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QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL 2550 MILLVILLE AVE., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 863-8705, QUEENOFPEACEHAMILTON.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=256, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,244 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=120, STR=4:1, U=Yes, T=Varies by program

SACRED HEART OF JESUS SCHOOL 400 NILLES RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 858-4215, SHJS. ORG GS=K–8, E=445, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$4,415 in parish; $4,615 nonparish SETON HIGH SCHOOL 3901 GLENWAY AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 471-2600, SETONCINCINNATI.ORG GS=9–12, E=722, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$13,900 ST. SUSANNA PARISH SCHOOL 500 READING RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-3821, STSUSANNASCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=620, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$4,995, SD=75 Years of Education Excellence in 2023–24; Blue Ribbon School of Excellence ST. TERESA OF AVILA SCHOOL 1194 RULISON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45238, (513) 471-4530, STTERESA.NET GS=K–8, E=240, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500 ST. THOMAS MORE SCHOOL 788 OHIO PK., CINCINNATI, OH 45245, (513) 753-2540,

STTMSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=250, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$2,200–$4,625 pre-K; $4,575 in parish; $6,410 nonparish ST. URSULA ACADEMY 1339 E. MCMILLAN ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (513) 961-3410, SAINTURSULA.ORG GS=9–12, E=638, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$15,100, SD=A+ Rating by Niche (earned by just 2% of schools nationwide) ST. URSULA VILLA 3660 VINEYARD PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45226, (513) 871-7218, STURSULAVILLA.ORG GS=Age 2–grade 8, E=455, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$3,565–$11,980, SD=Class of 2023 earned 100 percent placement into first choice high school URSULINE ACADEMY 5535 PFEIFFER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 791-5791, URSULINEACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=507, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$15,625, SD=Nine students recognized as National Merit Scholars and Commended Students; 94.7% of students achieved scores of three or better on their AP exams ST. VERONICA PARISH SCHOOL 4475 MT. CARMEL-TOBASCO RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 528-0442, SCHOOL.STVERONICA.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=343, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$4,750 in parish; $6,355 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School ST. VINCENT FERRER SCHOOL 7754 MONTGOMERY RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 7916320, SVF-SCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=151, STR=6:1,

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SCHOOLS GUIDE OHIO SCHOOLS U=Yes, T=$5,750 grades K–8, $4,250 half day preschool and pre-K, $5,850 full day preschool and pre-K, SD=Accepts EdChoice Scholarship and the Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship ST. VIVIAN SCHOOL 885 DENIER PL., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 522-6858, MYSTVIVIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=240, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500, SD=Scholarships available, EdChoice school ST. WILLIAM SCHOOL 4125 ST. WILLIAMS AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45205, (513) 471-2989, SAINTWILLIAM.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=242, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500, SD=CISE school; highest percentage of special needs students in the Archdiocese ST. XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL 600 W. NORTH BEND RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513) 761-7600, STXAVIER.ORG GS=9–12, E=1,400, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$16,120 BEAUTIFUL SAVIOR LUTHERAN SCHOOL 11981 PIPPIN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 825-2290, BEAUTIFUL-SAVIOR.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=115, STR=15:1, U=No, T=$1,450–$5,500 BETHANY SCHOOL 555 ALBION AVE., GLENDALE, OH 45246, (513) 771-7462, BETHANYSCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=175, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$10,990 CENTRAL BAPTIST ACADEMY 7645 WINTON RD., BUILDING A, CINCINNATI, OH 45224, (513)

521-5481, CENTRALBAPTISTACADEMY.ORG GS=K–8, E=168, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$5,700 grades K–6; $5,900 grades 7–8 CENTRAL MONTESSORI ACADEMY 1904 SPRINGDALE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45231, (513) 742-5800, CENTRALMONTESSORIACADEMY.COM GS=Pre-K–6, E=115, STR=10:1, U=No CHILDREN’S MEETING HOUSE 927 O’BANNONVILLE RD., LOVELAND, OH 45140, (513) 6834757, CMHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–6, E=180, STR=15:1, U=No, T=$5,350–$12,250, SD=2-time winner Cincinnati’s Best Preschool and 3-time winner Cincinnati’s Most Loved Private School K-8

top private high school and top private K–12 school in Cincinnati by Niche.com CINCINNATI HEBREW DAY SCHOOL 2222 LOSANTIVILLE RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45237, (513) 351-7777, CHDSONLINE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=318, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=Varies CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

8283 E. KEMPER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 2470900, CHCA-OH.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,300, STR=8:1 (preschool)–12:1 (lower and upper school), U=Yes Pre-K–6; No grades 7–12, T=$3,750–$19,350, SD=CHCA is ranked by Niche as the No.1 Christian High School in Ohio CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—MARTHA S. LINDNER CAMPUS 11525 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=9–12

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7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=583, STR=16:1, U=No, T=$9,780 grades K–6; $11,316 grades 7–12 CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY CAMPUS 7350 DIXIE HWY., FAIRFIELD, OH 45014, (513) 874-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–6, T=$9,780

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—FOUNDERS’ CAMPUS 11300 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=4–8

CINCINNATI CHRISTIAN JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH CAMPUS 7474 MORRIS RD., FAIRFIELD, OH 45011, (513) 892-8500, CINCINNATICHRISTIAN.ORG GS=7–12, T=$11,316

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—ARMLEDER CAMPUS 140 W. NINTH ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 721-2422, GS=Pre-K3–6

CINCINNATI COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 6905 GIVEN RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45243, (513) 561-7298, COUNTRYDAY.NET GS=18 months–grade 12, E=852, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$8,390–$29,995, SD=Ranked as a

CINCINNATI HILLS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY—EDYTH B. LINDNER CAMPUS 11312 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 247-0900, GS=Pre-K2–3

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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 by program COLONIAL SCHOOLS 855 STAHLHEBER RD., HAMILTON, OH 45013, (513) 867-4006, COLONIALSCHOOLS.ORG GS=Pre-K, E=174, STR=10:1–12:1, U=No, T=Varies THE COMPASS SCHOOL 9370 WATERSTONE BLVD., CINCINNATI, OH 45249, (513) 683-8833, THECOMPASSSCHOOL.COM GS=Infant–Age 12, STR=4:1 infants; 7:1 toddlers; 12:1 Pre-K; 15:1 K; 18:1 Before/After School, U=No, T=Depends on age group and schedule CREATIVE TOTS—MADEIRA 7803 LAUREL AVE., MADEIRA, OH 45243, (513) 272-2223, CREATIVETOTS.COM GS=18 months–5 years, E=105, STR=5:1, U=No, T=Varies

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CREATIVE TOTS—MASON 6408 THORNBERRY CT., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-6776, CREATIVETOTSMASON.COM GS=18 months–6 years, E=120–130, STR=6:1 toddlers; 7:1 early 3s; 8:1 Pre-K; 10:1, U=No, T=$2,200–$11,000 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=$7,665–$7,905

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF MASON 6202 SNIDER RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 234-0699, KIDDIEACADEMY.COM GS=6 weeks–12 years, U=No KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL—BLUE ASH 10969 REED HARTMAN HWY, CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 7914300, KINDERGARDENSCHOOL.COM GS=Infant–K, E=100, STR=3:1 infants; 5:1 toddlers; 8:1 Pre-K, U=No, T=Varies KINDER GARDEN SCHOOL—WEST CHESTER AND KGS ACADEMY 8374 PRINCETON GLENDALE RD., WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH 45069, (513) 874-3100, KINDERGARDENSCHOOL.COM GS=Infant–grade 4, U=No, T=Varies 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, U=No LIBERTY BIBLE ACADEMY 4900 OLD IRWIN SIMPSON RD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 754-1234, LIBERTYBIBLEACADEMY.ORG GS=Age 3–Grade 12, E=285, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$3,1050–$8,640, SD=Ranked No. 1 Most Diverse Private High School in Cincinnati Area and Warren County by Niche LINDEN GROVE SCHOOL 4122 MYRTLE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45236, (513) 984-2215, LINDENGROVESCHOOL.ORG GS=K–8, E=99, STR=5:1, U=No, T=$33,230 MARS HILL ACADEMY 4230 AERO DR., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 770-3223,

MARSHILL.EDU GS=Pre-K–12, E=305, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$3,350–$7,250 Pre-K; $5,905–$8,860 K; $12,670 grades 1–6; $14,995 grades 7–12, SD=Cincinnati’s only pre-K–12 classical Christian school MIAMI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 6830 SCHOOL ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45244, (513) 272-6822, MVCA-OH.COM GS=Age 2–Grade 12, E=828, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$6,270 K; $6,640 grades 1–5; $7,960 grades 6–8; $10,080 grades 9–12 MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF CINCINNATI 8293 DUKE BLVD., MASON, OH 45040, (513) 398-7773, MONTACADEMY.ORG GS=18 months–Grade 8, E=150, STR=6:1–15:1, U=No, T=$9,310 half-day K; $15,340 full-day K; $14,660 elementary; $15,130 middle school MONTESSORI CENTER ROOM 2505 RIVERSIDE DR., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 321-3282, MONTESSORICENTERROOM.COM GS=Pre-K–K, E=45, STR=8:1, U=No, T=$6,250 Pre-K; $8,050 K THE NEW SCHOOL MONTESSORI 3 BURTON WOODS LN., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 281-7999, NEWSCHOOLMONTESSORI.COM GS=Age 3–Grade 6, E=150, STR=6:1–12:1 preschool, 10:1–15:1 elementary, U=No, T=$6,950–$14,500 (lunch included), SD=Fully accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF MASON 5888 SNIDER RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45040, (513) 336-6756,

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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=1,038, STR=9:1, U=Doherty Yes; Hillside No T=$7,980–$29,740, SD=Ranked No. 1 Private K–12 School in Cincinnati and No. 1 Private College Prep High School in Cincinnati by Niche.com SPRINGER SCHOOL AND CENTER 2121 MADISON RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45208, (513) 871-6080, SPRINGER-LD.ORG GS=1–8, E=191, STR=6:1, U=No SPRINGS EAST MONTESSORI SCHOOL 9429 LOVELAND MADEIRA RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45242, (513) 793-7877, SPRINGSEAST.COM GS=Pre-K–3, U=No, T=$3,870–5,230 half-day pre-K and K; $8,380 fullday 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=1,080, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$5,400–$26,950, SD=Ranked No. 1 Catholic High School in Ohio by Niche five consecutive years (2019–2023) TERRY’S MONTESSORI SCHOOL 419 POPLAR AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45215, (513) 761-3836, TERRYSMONTESSORI.COM GS=6 weeks–6 years, E=121, STR=5:1, U=No, T=$1,650/month XAVIER UNIVERSITY MONTESSORI LAB SCHOOL 1024 DANA AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45229, (513) 745-3404, XAVIER.EDU/MONTESSORI-LAB-SCHOOL GS=Age 3–Grade

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307 BRACKEN ST., AUGUSTA, KY 41002, (606) 756-2545, AUGUSTA.K12.KY.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=308, LIT=26.0% elementary/38.0% middle/29.0% high, MATH=31.0% middle/19.0% high, GR=100.0%

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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

50 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3250, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,455, LIT=71.0% elementary/65.0% middle/64.0% high, MATH=70.0% elementary/65.0% middle/63.0% high, GR=94.5% BEECHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 54 BEECHWOOD RD., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-1220, BEECHWOOD.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=728, LIT=65.0% middle/64.0% high, MATH=65.0% middle/63.0% high, GR=94.5%

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3525 N. ST. RT. 48, LEBANON, OH 45036, (513) 932-5677, MYWCCC.ORG GS=11–12, E=4,709, GR=96.4%, PI=74.8%, TSA=75.6%, PPP=89.2% KENTUCKY PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHS BY TK

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8330 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 283-1003, BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=19,828, LIT=58.0% elementary/52.0% middle/52.0% high, MATH=57.0% elementary/52.0% middle/47.0% high, GR=93.1% BOONE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 7056 BURLINGTON PKE., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 2825655, BCHS.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,270, LIT=40.0% high, MATH=38.0% high, GR=95.6% CONNER HIGH SCHOOL 3310 COUGAR PATH, HEBRON, KY 41048, (859) 334-4400, CHS. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,406, LIT=53.0% high, MATH=50.0% high, GR=91.4% LARRY A. RYLE HIGH SCHOOL 10379 U.S. 42, UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5300, RYLE. BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,983, LIT=57.0% high, MATH=49.0% high, GR=97.1%

219 CENTER ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 261-2108, BELLEVUE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=582, LIT=14.0% elementary/27.0% middle/32.0% high, MATH=11.0% elementary/22.0% middle/24.0% high, GR=95.8%

RANDALL K. COOPER HIGH SCHOOL 2855 LONGBRANCH RD., UNION, KY 41091, (859) 384-5040, COOPER.BOONE.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,377, LIT=56.0% high, MATH=51.0% high, GR=91.6%

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101 ORCHARD LN., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 6352173, CAMPBELL.K12.KY.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=4,974, LIT=62.0% elementary/45.0% middle/53.0% high, MATH=57.0% elementary/49.0% middle/47.0% high, GR=97.5% CAMPBELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 909 CAMEL CROSSING, ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 6354161, CCHS.CAMPBELL.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,501, LIT=53.0% high, MATH=47.0% high, GR=97.8% COVINGTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

25 E. SEVENTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1000, COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,449, LIT=44.0% elementary/27.0% middle/21.0% high, MATH=29.0% elementary/18.0% middle/14.0% high, GR=79.1% HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL 2500 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 655-9545, COVINGTON.KYSCHOOLS.US/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=868, LIT=21.0% high, MATH=14.0% high, GR=80.2%

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200 CLAY ST., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 491-6565, DAYTON. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=816, LIT=33.0% elementary/35.0% middle/38.0% high, MATH=29.0% elementary/18.0% middle/42.0% high, GR=98.1% DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL 200 GREENDEVIL LN., DAYTON, KY 41074, (859) 292-7486, DHS.DAYTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=363, LIT=35.0% middle/38.0% high, MATH=18.0% middle/42.0% high, GR=98.1% ERLANGER-ELSMERE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

500 GRAVES AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-2009, ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,304, LIT=31.0% elementary/29.0% middle/41.0% high, MATH=21.0% elementary/22.0% middle/30.0% high, GR=92.8% LLOYD HIGH SCHOOL 450 BARTLETT AVE., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 727-1555, ERLANGER.KYSCHOOLS.US/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=649, LIT=41.0% high, MATH=30.0% high, GR=95.7% FT. THOMAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

28 N. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 781-3333, FORTTHOMAS.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,064, LIT=73.0% elementary/69.0% middle/79.0% high, MATH=69.0% elementary/66.0% middle/73.0% high, GR=97.7% HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL 2400 MEMORIAL PKWY., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 781-

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600 E. MAIN ST., WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-1820, GALLATIN.K12.KY.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,471, LIT=40.0% elementary/32.0% middle/34.0% high, MATH=27.0% elementary/25.0% middle/29.0% high, GR=94.2% GALLATIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 70 WILDCAT CIRCLE, WARSAW, KY 41095, (859) 567-7640, GALLATIN.K12.KY.US/1/HOME GS=9–12, E=492, LIT=34.0% high, MATH=29.0% high, GR=94.2% GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS

820 ARNIE RISEN BLVD., WILLIAMSTOWN, KY 41097, (859) 824-3323, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,272, LIT=32.0% elementary/39.0% middle/35.0% high, MATH=31.0% elementary/36.0% middle/35.0% high, GR=88.7% GRANT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 715 WARSAW RD., DRY RIDGE, KY 41035, (859) 824-9739, GRANT.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGHSCHOOL_HOME.ASPX GS=9–12, E=1,060, LIT=35.0% high, MATH=35.0% high, GR=88.7% KENTON COUNTY SCHOOLS

1055 EATON DR., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41017, (859) 3448888, KENTON.K12.KY.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=13,722, LIT=59.0% elementary/52.0% middle/50.0% high, MATH=56.0% elementary/45.0% middle/44.0% high, GR=93.6%

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DIXIE HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL 3010 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 341-7650, DIXIEHEIGHTS.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,530, LIT=44.0% high, MATH=49.0% high, GR=95.4% SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL 5400 PRIDE PKWY., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 356-3146, SCOTT.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,081, LIT=50.0% high, MATH=46.0% high, GR=95.9% SIMON KENTON HIGH SCHOOL 11132 MADISON PKE., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 960-0100, SIMONKENTON.KENTON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=1,850, LIT=50.0% high, MATH=44.0% high, GR=87.2% LUDLOW INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

525 ELM ST., LUDLOW, KY 41016, (859) 261-8210, LUDLOW. KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=764, LIT=41.0% elementary/45.0% middle/80.0% high, MATH=32.0% elementary/37.0% middle/59.0% high, GR=94.5%

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LUDLOW HIGH SCHOOL 515 ELM ST., LUDLOW, KY 41016, (859) 261-8211, HIGH. LUDLOW.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=7–12, E=358, LIT=45.0% middle/80.0% high, MATH=59.0% high, GR=94.5% NEWPORT INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

30 W. EIGHTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3004, NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,295, LIT=30.0% elementary/23.0% middle/22.0% high, MATH=15.0% elementary/17.0% middle/24.0% high, GR=90.4%

NEWPORT HIGH SCHOOL 900 E. SIXTH ST., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-3023, NHS. NEWPORTWILDCATS.ORG GS=7–12, E=548, LIT=23.0% middle/22.0% high, MATH=17.0% middle/24.0% high, GR=91.0% PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

K E N T U C K Y P R I VAT E Kentucky Private Key of Abbreviations GS=Grades served E=Enrollment STR=Student:teacher ratio U=Uniforms, yes or no T=Tuition SD=School designation or accreditation

2525 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 6546911, PENDLETON.K12.KY.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,151, LIT=49.0% elementary/28.0% middle/30.0% high, MATH=45.0% elementary/22.0% middle/22.0% high, GR=98.7%

CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 5955 TAYLOR MILL RD., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 356-9201, CCSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–12, E=432, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$9,600, SD=Accredited by Association of Christian School International (ACSI) and AdvancEd

PENDLETON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2359 U.S. 27 NORTH, FALMOUTH, KY 41040, (859) 654-3355, PCHS.PENDLETON.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=9–12, E=681, LIT=30.0% high, MATH=22.0% high, GR=98.7%

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 11875 TAYLOR MILL RD., INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 356-7990, CCAKY.ORG GS=K–12, E=240, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$3,800 grades K–6; $4,180 grades 7–8; $4,570 grades 9–12

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16 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-4181, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,782, LIT=56.0% elementary/60.0% middle/66.0% high, MATH=51.0% elementary/47.0% middle/58.0% high, GR=99.4% WALTON-VERONA HIGH SCHOOL 30 SCHOOL RD., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-7721, WV.KYSCHOOLS.US/HIGH GS=9–12, E=570, LIT=66.0% high, MATH=58.0% high, GR=99.4%

COMMUNITY MONTESSORI 131 E. FIFTH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 261-1374, MYCOMMUNITYMONTESSORI.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=75, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,600 preprimary; $6,400 K–8. Tuition assistance is available for all families who qualify.

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1125 MADISON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 392-1500, COVDIO.ORG ST. AGNES SCHOOL 1322 SLEEPY HOLLOW RD., FT. WRIGHT, KY 41011, (859) 2610543, SCHOOL.SAINTAGNES.COM GS=K–8, E=375, STR=19:1, U=Yes, T=$5,699 in parish; $6,492 nonparish

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SCHOOLS GUIDE KENTUCKY SCHOOLS ST. ANTHONY SCHOOL 485 GRAND AVE., TAYLOR MILL, KY 41015, (859) 431-5987, SAINTANTHONYTAYLORMILL.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=64, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,680 in parish; $5,785 nonparish ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL 1840 JEFFERSON AVE., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 261-5564, STAUGUSTINES.NET/DONATE GS=K–8, E=109, STR=15:1, U=Yes, T=$3,205 in parish; $3,995 nonparish 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=$7,590 in parish, $8,345 nonparish BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL 2407 DIXIE HWY., FT. MITCHELL, KY 41017, (859) 331-3062, BSSKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=470, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$6,000, SD=BSS is a four-time Blue Ribbon School under the Exemplary High Performing Criteria (1994, 2007, 2015, 2021).

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA SCHOOL 23 ROSSFORD AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 572-2680, STCATHERINEOFSIENA.ORG/SCHOOL GS=K–8, E=122, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$3,400 ST. CECILIA SCHOOL 5313 MADISON PIKE, INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051, (859) 363-4314, STCECILIAKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=290, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$1,708–$2,663 pre-K in parish; $1,908–$2,863 nonparish; $5,193 K–8 in parish; $5,693 K–8 nonparish COVINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1600 DIXIE HWY., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, (859) 491-2247, COVCATH.ORG GS=9–12, E=467, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$8,840, SD=Two-time recipient of the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence COVINGTON LATIN SCHOOL 21 E. 11TH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41011, (859) 291-7044, COVINGTONLATIN.ORG GS=7–12, E=200, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$10,330 grades 7 and 8 in parish; $12,499 nonparish; $10,720 grades 9–12 in parish; $12,980 nonparish 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=$8,485 in diocese; $9,485 out of diocese ST. HENRY CATHOLIC SCHOOL 3825 DIXIE HWY., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 342-2551, STHENRYSCHOOL.NET GS=Pre-K–8, E=341, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$1,498–$3,695 half-day pre-K in parish; $1,964–$4,865 nonparish; $1,968–$4,879 full-day pre-K in parish; $2,516–$6,290 nonparish; $3,571 half-day K in parish; $4,649 nonparish; $5,951 grades K–8 in parish; $7,747 nonparish HOLY CROSS DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 3617 CHURCH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41015, (859) 431-1335, HCHSCOV.COM GS=9–12, E=335, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$7,985 in diocese; $8,735 out of diocese HOLY CROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3615 CHURCH ST., LATONIA, KY 41015, (859) 581-6599, HOLYCROSSELEM.COM GS=K–8, E=162, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$4,680 in parish HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL 338 E. 16TH ST., COVINGTON, KY 41014, (859) 581-0290, HOLYFAMILYCOVINGTON.ORG GS=K–8, E=59, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$2,795 in parish; $3,895 nonparish

HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL 235 DIVISION ST., BELLEVUE, KY 41073, (859) 291-6937, HOLYTRINITY-SCHOOL.ORG GS=pre-K–8, E=101, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$2,700

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL 348 DUDLEY RD., EDGEWOOD, KY 41017, (859) 341-4900, SCHOOL.STPIUSX.COM GS=K–8, E=730, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$5,409 in parish; $5,909 nonparish

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=$5,756 in parish; $7,256 nonparish

PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC MONTESSORI 625 PIKE ST., COVINGTON, KY 41017, (859) 431-5153, POPCOV.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=70, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,940.00 pre-K; $3,930 in parish; $5,030 nonparish, sibling discount, SD=Montessori Certification, Kentucky Board of Education

ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY 48 NEEDMORE ST., WALTON, KY 41094, (859) 485-6444, SJAWALTON.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=101, STR=7:1, U=Yes, T=$5,225, SD=Offers Homeschooling Support Program ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 6829 FOUR MILE RD., CAMP SPRINGS, KY 41059, (859) 635-2491, STJOSEPHCAMPSPRINGS.WIXSITE.COM/ STJOECAMPSPRINGSSCH GS=Pre-K, E=40, STR=13:1, U=No ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 4011 ALEXANDRIA PKE., COLD SPRING, KY 41076, (859) 441-2025, STJOSEPHCOLDSPRING.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=445, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$1,300–$1,609 pre-K; $3,288 grades 1–8 in parish; $4,275 grades 1–8 nonparish, SD=National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL 2474 LORRAINE AVE., CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY 41017, (859) 5782742, SJSCRESCENT.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=359, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$5,771 in parish; $7,157 nonparish MARY QUEEN OF HEAVEN SCHOOL 1130 DONALDSON HWY., ERLANGER, KY 41018, (859) 371-8100, MQHSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=171, STR=18:1, U=Yes, T=$4,685 in parish; $6,290 nonparish ST. MARY SCHOOL 9 S. JEFFERSON ST., ALEXANDRIA, KY 41001, (859) 635-9539, SAINTMARYPARISH.COM/SCHOOL GS=Pre-K–8, E=562, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$5,325 in parish; $6,600 nonparish NEWPORT CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 13 CAROTHERS RD., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 292-0001, NCCHS.COM GS=9–12, E=209, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$7,800 in parish; $8,840 nonparish, plus $740 general fees NOTRE DAME ACADEMY 1699 HILTON DR., PARK HILLS, KY 41011, (859) 261-4300, NDAPANDAS.ORG GS=9–12, E=520, STR=12:1, U=Yes, T=$9,095, SD=United States Blue Ribbon School of Excellence: 1996, 2012, 2019; Southern Association of Secondary Schools Accreditation: 2018–2023 ST. PAUL SCHOOL 7303 DIXIE HWY., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 647-4070, STPAULNKY.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=270, STR=20:1, U=Yes, T=$6,237 in parish; $7,919 nonparish; sibling discount, SD=National Blue Ribbon School; six teachers on staff have been recognized as Florence Rotary Teacher of the Year 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=$1,273 pre-K in parish; $1,527 nonparish; $3,054 half-day K in parish; $3,603 nonparish; $4,327 grades 1–8 in parish; $5,088 nonparish ST. PHILIP SCHOOL 5746 MARY INGLES HWY., MELBOURNE, KY 41059, (859) 4413423, STPHILIPKY.ORG GS=K–8, E=81, STR=10:1, U=Yes, T=$4,233 in parish; $4,678 nonparish

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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=$3,950 half-day pre-K; $2,350 full-day pre-K; $2,900 K–8 in parish; $3,900 nonparish ST. THOMAS SCHOOL 428 S. FT. THOMAS AVE., FT. THOMAS, KY 41075, (859) 5724641, STTSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=210, STR=16:1, U=Yes, T=$1,566–$2,192.4 pre-K in parish; $1,672–$2,299 nonparish; $5,825 in parish; $7,525 nonparish K–8 VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2500 AMSTERDAM RD., VILLA HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, VILLAMADONNA.ORG GS=K–6, E=240, STR=11:1, U=Yes, T=$6,600 K; $9,550 grades 1–6, SD=No. 1 Private Elementary School in KY (Niche.com); National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence VILLA MADONNA ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 2500 AMSTERDAM RD., VILLA HILLS, KY 41017, (859) 331-6333, VILLAMADONNA.ORG GS=7–12, E=251, STR=9:1, U=Yes, T=$12,125, SD=Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award; Washington Post Most Challenging High School HERITAGE ACADEMY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 7216 U.S. 42, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 525-0213, HERITAGEACADEMY.HFCUS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=150–200, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$3,025 half-day K; $6,050 fullday K; $6,500 grades 1–6; $6,850 grades 7 and 8; $7,100 grades 9–12 TRENT MONTESSORI 305 PARK AVE., NEWPORT, KY 41071, (859) 491-3223, TRENTMONTESSORI.COM GS=18 months–6 years old, E=80, STR=6:1 toddler, 10:1 primary, U=No, T=$5,350 school only; $7,300 school plus extended care 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

626 N. HUNTERSVILLE RD., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 9342194, BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,187, MATH=36.0%, LIT=96.9%, GR=96.5%, CCC=42.6% BATESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1 BULLDOG BLVD., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-4384, BATESVILLEINSCHOOLS.COM/BHS GS=9–12, E=711, GR=96.5%, CCC=42.6% FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

225 E. 10TH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4128, WWW. FCCSC.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,098, MATH=35.8%, LIT=86.9%, GR=94.9%, CCC=19.6%

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FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1 WILDCAT LN., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4101, WWW. FCCSC.K12.IN.US/FCHS GS=9–12, E=756, GR=94.9%, CCC=19.6%

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1 TROJAN PL., SUITE B. ST. LEON, IN 47012, (812) 623-2291, SUNMANDEARBORN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=3,770, MATH=31.6%, LIT=88.5%, GR=96.3%, CCC=8.0%

ST. LAWRENCE CATHOLIC SCHOOL 524 WALNUT ST., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-3690, STLSCHOOL.COM GS=Pre-K–8, E=265, STR=14:1, U=Yes, T=$6,827

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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=1,269, GR=96.3%, CCC=8.0%

ST. LOUIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL 17 E. ST. LOUIS PL., BATESVILLE, IN 47006, (812) 934-3310, ST.LOUISSCHOOL.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=355, STR=17:1, U=Yes, T=$5,410

LAWRENCEBURG HIGH SCHOOL 100 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7219, BURG.K12.IN.US/O/LAWRENCEBURG-HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=704, GR=94.1%, CCC=39.1%

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ST. MARY SCHOOL 211 FOURTH ST., AURORA, IN 47001, (812) 926-1558, MYSTMARYS.COM GS=Pre-K, U=No

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SWITZERLAND COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 1020 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2626, WWW. SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US/HIGH-SCHOOL GS=9–12, E=428, GR=87.0%, CCC=15.6%

300 TIGER BLVD., LAWRENCEBURG, IN 47025, (812) 537-7201, LBURG.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=2,099, MATH=24.0%, LIT=86.9%, GR=94.1%, CCC=39.1%

110 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 438-2655, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=857, MATH=no data available, LIT=no data available, GR=93.3%, CCC=17.8%

1040 W. MAIN ST., VEVAY, IN 47043, (812) 427-2611, WWW. SWITZERLAND.K12.IN.US GS=Pre-K–12, E=1,494, MATH=19.2%, LIT=91.2%, GR=87.0%, CCC=15.6%

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RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL 120 S. HENRIETTA ST., RISING SUN, IN 47040, (812) 438-2652, RISINGSUN.K12.IN.US/RSHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=229, GR=93.3%, 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=1,961, MATH=32.6%, LIT=91.5%, GR=89.9%, CCC=73.0% SOUTH DEARBORN HIGH SCHOOL 5770 HIGHLANDER DR., AURORA, IN 47001, (812) 9263772, SDCSC.K12.IN.US/SDHS-HOME GS=9–12, E=689, GR=89.9%, CCC=73.0%

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

ST. MICHAEL SCHOOL 275 HIGH ST., BROOKVILLE, IN 47012, (765) 647-4961, SMS. SMSBROOKVILLE.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=225, STR=13:01, U=Yes, T=$4,700 K–8 ST. NICHOLAS SCHOOL AND PRESCHOOL 6459 E. ST. NICHOLAS DR., SUNMAN, IN 47041, (812) 623-2348, SCHOOL.STNICHOLAS-SUNMAN.ORG GS=Pre-K–8, E=111, STR=13:1, U=Yes, T=$5,500

ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY 9788 N. DEARBORN RD., GUILFORD, IN 47022, (812) 6232631, ALLSAINTSCATHOLIC.NET GS=Pre-K, E=100 slots, STR=12:1, U=No, T=$120/month OLDENBURG ACADEMY 1 TWISTER CIRCLE, OLDENBURG, IN 47036, (812) 934-4440, OLDENBURGACADEMY.ORG GS=9–12, E=155, STR=13:1, GR=100%, U=Yes, T=$10,775

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COLLEGE GUIDE 2023 Time to start thinking about college? We’ll help you get started with College Guide 2023, 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: 245 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Tuition: $35,404 Room and Board: $7,350–$9,000

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THE ATHENAEUM OF OHIO 6616 BEECHMONT AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45230, (513) 231-2223, ATHENAEUM.EDU Year Founded: 1829 Total Enrollment: 250 Graduate Degrees: 5 Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Tuition: $600/credit hour, $300/audit hour, $175/audit hour senior citizens BALL STATE UNIVERSITY 2000 W. UNIVERSITY AVE., MUNCIE, IN 47302, (800) 382-8540, BSU.EDU Year Founded: 1918 Total Enrollment: 20,319 Undergraduate Degrees: 112 Graduate Degrees: Over 100 Doctoral Degrees: 16 Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $8,434 in-state; $25,918 out-of-state Room and Board: $10,158–$14,662 BECKFIELD COLLEGE 16 SPIRAL DR., FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 371-9393, BECKFIELD.EDU Year Founded: 1984 Total Enrollment: Under 1,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 7 Student:Teacher 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:Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $45,630 Room and Board: $9,250 BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY 200 UNIVERSITY HALL, BOWLING GREEN, OH 43403, (419) 372-2531, BGSU.EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total Enrollment: 19,102 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200 Graduate Degrees: 57 Doctoral Degrees: 19 Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $11,612 in-state, $19,600 out-of-state Room and Board: $9,380 CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1400 BRUSH ROW RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 376-6011, CENTRALSTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: About 2,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 40 Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $7,596 in-state; $9,596 out-of-state Room and Board: $11,280 CINCINNATI COLLEGE OF MORTUARY SCIENCE 2600 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45221, (513) 556-6000, CCMS.EDU Year Founded: 1882 Total Enrollment: 117 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $23,780 associate, $31,075

bachelor’s CINCINNATI STATE 3520 CENTRAL PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45223, (513) 569-1500, CINCINNATISTATE.EDU Year Founded: 1969 Total Enrollment: 8,105 Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates: More than 130 Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $178.64/credit hour in-state; $357.28 out-of-state EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 LANCASTER AVE., RICHMOND, KY 40475, (859) 622-1000, EKU.EDU Year Founded: 1874 Total Enrollment: 13,401 Undergraduate Degrees: 121 Graduate Degrees: 42 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $9,544 in-state; $19,322 out-of-state Room and Board: $5,166 GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE 500 TECHNOLOGY WAY, FLORENCE, KY 41042, (859) 441-4500, GATEWAY.KCTCS.EDU Year Founded: 2001 Total Enrollment: 4,441 Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $182/credit hour in-state (applies to tri-state area residents), $364/credit hour for outof-state students GOOD SAMARITAN COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCE 375 DIXMYTH AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45220, (513) 862-

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IT’S HOW MUCH?

When planning for the cost of college, always check “cost of attendance” for your university. By and large, institutions are required to be transparent about their expenses, and this is where you will find a majority of what you are paying for.

Here, we break down some of the most common fees.

Room and Board This

FEE SIMPLE One local college is simplifying costs for students—and providing plenty of benefits in the process.

THIS FALL, THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY launches its Saints Essentials program, a campus initiative to promote student health and wellness and ensure students’ ability to focus on their education. Saints Essentials starts in the 2023–2024 academic year for all new students.

The program consolidates benefits that other colleges charge extra for. Instead of finding an exhaustive list of fees on their tuition statement, students will now see one flat rate covering tuition as well as services that fulfill their social, academic, spiritual, and physical needs.

“We are removing the endless fees that create barriers for many students and their families in affording higher education,” says Lyna Kelley, the director of communications at Thomas More University.

The benefits included in this program are an All-Access Dining Pass, which gives students unlimited dining hall access as well as one retail meal each weekday, a $300 credit per semester toward the purchase of

textbooks and course materials, parking, year-round TANK bus transportation, intramural sports programming, unlimited access to wellness services, secondary insurance for all active student athletes, unlimited printing, and admission to all home athletic events.

The university is making an effort to promote health and wellness for all students. Through Saints Essentials, students will now have access to the Northern Kentucky Five Seasons Family Sports Club from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday as well as 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, plus the ability to participate in group fitness classes.

This new initiative also addresses another challenge facing students, Kelley says. By including the meal plan,“We are addressing alarming food insecurity statistics on college campuses.” For more information, go to thomasmore.edu/admissions/saintsessentials —EMMA HELBLING

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includes the fees for housing as well as the cost for an all-inclusive meal plan for first-year students. If your university requires first-year students to live on campus, a meal plan will be required, but if living on campus is optional, the purchase of a meal plan and what level you choose is optional.

Course Fee This varies by major. These fees include the items needed for each course, such as the beakers for a chemistry lab. But it is important to remember that many universities do not include textbooks in these fees—those need to be purchased separately.

General Fee This might also be called a “student activity fee” listed on the cost of attendance for first-year students. Usually ranging between $30 and $40, this is used to fund student organization events, such as sports or other activities that the students can engage in throughout their time on campus. —E.H.

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SCHOOLS GUIDE COLLEGE GUIDE 2631, GSCOLLEGE.EDU Year Founded: 1896 Total Enrollment: 400 Undergraduate Degrees: 3 undergraduate, 3 certificates Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Tuition: $559 per credit hour. RN to BSN and MA program $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: 30 certificate programs Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Tuition: Varies by program INDIANA UNIVERSITY–BLOOMINGTON 408 N. UNION ST., BLOOMINGTON, IN 47405, (812) 8556500, INDIANA.EDU Year Founded: 1820 Total Enrollment: 47,005 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 300 Graduate Degrees: More than 300 Doctoral Degrees: More than 150 Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $11,560 in-state; $39,510 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,380 INDIANA UNIVERSITY–PURDUE UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS 420 UNIVERSITY BLVD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202, (317) 274-5555, IUPUI.EDU Year Founded: 1969 Total Enrollment: 27,690 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 150 Graduate Degrees: 180 Doctoral Degrees: 61 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $10,244 in-state; $32,908 out-of-state Room and Board: $13,010 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 4201 S. WASHINGTON ST., MARION, IN 46953, (866) 468-6498, INDWES.EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 3,188 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 80 Graduate Degrees: 38 Doctoral Degrees: 5 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $31,168 Room and Board: $10,554 INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY 9286 SCHULZE DR., WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, (513) 8813600, INDWES.EDU/CINCINNATI Year Founded: 1985 Total Enrollment: More than 1,400 Ohio online; more than 130 on site Undergraduate Degrees: 8 Graduate Degrees: 19 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $395–$455/ credit hour bachelor’s; $480–$685/credit hour master’s; $607/credit hour doctoral KENT STATE UNIVERSITY 800 E. SUMMIT ST., KENT, OH 44242, (800) 988-5368, KENT. EDU Year Founded: 1910 Total Enrollment: About 33,000 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 160 Graduate Degrees: More than 100 Doctoral Degrees: 50 Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $12,471 in-state; $21,578 out-of-state Room and Board: $9,380–$16,952 MARIAN UNIVERSITY 3200 COLD SPRING RD., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222, (317) 955-6000, MARIAN.EDU Year Founded: 1937 Total Enrollment: 4,100+ Undergraduate Degrees: 50 Graduate Degrees: 9 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $39,100 Room and Board: $13,200 MIAMI UNIVERSITY 301 S. CAMPUS AVE., NELLIE CRAIG WALKER HALL, ROOM 22, OXFORD, OH 45056, (513) 529-1809, MIAMIOH. EDU Year Founded: 1809 Total Enrollment: 19,000 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 120 Graduate Degrees: More than 60 Doctoral Degrees: 13 Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $17,364 in-state; $37,380 out-of-state Room and Board: $15,080

MIAMI UNIVERSITY REGIONALS—HAMILTON CAMPUS 1601 UNIVERSITY BLVD., HAMILTON, OH 45011, (513) 785-3111, MIAMIOH.EDU/REGIONALS Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 3,500 Undergraduate Degrees: 30 majors Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $7,072 in-state; $18,196 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: 3,500 Undergraduate Degrees: 30 majors Graduate Degrees: 1 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $7,072 in-state; $18,196 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: 9,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 145 Graduate Degrees: 67 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $9,240/instate; $13,966 out-of-state Room and Board: $8,500 MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY 5701 DELHI RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45233, (513) 244-4200, MSJ. EDU Year Founded: 1920 Total Enrollment: 1,878 Undergraduate Degrees: 56 Graduate Degrees: 20 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $35,450 Room and Board: $10,650–$13,550 MT. VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 800 MARTINSBURG RD., MT. VERNON, OH 43050, (740) 392-6868, MVNU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 2,065 Undergraduate Degrees: 81 Graduate Degrees: 15 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $33,918 Room and Board: $9,612 NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1 LOUIE B NUNN DR., HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY 41099, (859) 572-5100, NKU.EDU Year Founded: 1968 Total Enrollment: 15,827 Undergraduate Degrees: 72 Graduate Degrees: 30 Doctoral Degrees: 5 Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $10,208 in-state (also for qualifying counties in Ohio and Indiana), $20,464 out-of-state Room and Board: $10,220–$12,770 OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY 525 S. MAIN ST., ADA, OH 45810, (419) 772-2000, ONU.EDU Year Founded: 1871 Total Enrollment: 3,015 Undergraduate Degrees: 61 Graduate Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $32,500– $42,900 Room and Board: $10,300–$17,700 OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 281 W. LANE AVE., COLUMBUS, OH 43210, (614) 292-6446, OSU.EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total Enrollment: 65,795 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200 Graduate Degrees: 172 Doctoral Degrees: 106 Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $12,484 in-state; $38,376 out-of-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: More than 28,000 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 250 Graduate Degrees: 130 Doctoral Degrees: 34 Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Tuition: $13,352

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in-state; $23,720 out-of-state Room and Board: $11,896–$17,556 OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY 1 S. GROVE ST., WESTERVILLE, OH 43081, (614) 8903000, OTTERBEIN.EDU Year Founded: 1847 Total Enrollment: 2,900 Undergraduate Degrees: 75 Graduate Degrees: 6 Doctoral Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $32,624 Room and Board: $11,774 PURDUE UNIVERSITY 610 PURDUE MALL, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN 47907, (765) 494-4600, PURDUE.EDU Year Founded: 1869 Total Enrollment: 50,884 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 200 Graduate Degrees: More than 130 Doctoral Degrees: 3 Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $9,992 in-state; $28,794 out-of-state Room and Board: $4,344–$17,898 SINCLAIR COLLEGE MASON 444 W. THIRD ST., DAYTON, OH 45402, (800) 315-3000, SINCLAIR.EDU Year Founded: 1887 (Sinclair in Mason opened in 2007) Total Enrollment: 1,400 Undergraduate Degrees: 48 degrees and certificates (nearly 300 available by incorporating online or Dayton campus classes) Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $183.28/credit hour in-state; $339.40/credit hour out-of-state SINCLAIR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 HOBART DR., HILLSBORO, OH 45133, (937) 393-3431, SSCC. EDU Year Founded: 1887 Total Enrollment: 30,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 2 bachelor’s degrees, more than 300 associate and certificate programs Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $136.03/credit hour for Montgomery County residents, $183.28/credit hour in-state; $339.40/ 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 20 associate degree programs Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $5,132 in-state; $9,738 out of state Room and Board: N/A 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:Teacher 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: nearly 2,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 36 Graduate Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $38,400 (includes unlimited meal plan, parking, and credit for textbooks); offers $2,000 out of state grant to non-Kentucky students Room and Board: Board cost now included in tuition. Room charge $7,640–$12,720 TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY 300 N. BROADWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40508, (859) 2338300, TRANSY.EDU Year Founded: 1780 Total Enrollment: 981 Undergraduate Degrees: 48 Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $44,980 Room and Board: $13,600 UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 2090 FLORENCE AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45206, (800)

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SCHOOLS GUIDE COLLEGE GUIDE 861-6400, MYUNION.EDU Year Founded: 1964 Total Enrollment: 1,000 Undergraduate Degrees: 7 Graduate Degrees: 12 Doctoral Degrees: 6 Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Tuition: Varies by program UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 2600 CLIFTON AVE., CINCINNATI, OH 45221, (513) 556-6000, UC.EDU Year Founded: 1819 Total Enrollment: 47,914 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 350 academic programs Graduate Degrees: More than 350 academic programs Doctoral Degrees: More than 350 academic programs Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Tuition: $13,176 plus fees in-state; $28,510 plus fees out-of-state Room and Board: $12,852–$15,844 UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 300 COLLEGE PARK, DAYTON, OH 45469, (937) 2291000, UDAYTON.EDU Year Founded: 1850 Total Enrollment: 11,770 Undergraduate Degrees: 110 Graduate Degrees: 55 Doctoral Degrees: 10 Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Tuition: $46,170 Room and Board: $15,390 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 410 ADMINISTRATION DR., LEXINGTON, KY 40506, (859) 257-9000, UKY.EDU Year Founded: 1865 Total Enrollment: 32,710 Undergraduate Degrees: 123 Graduate Degrees: 104 Doctoral Degrees: 66 Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Tuition: $12,860 in-state; $32,226 out-of-state Room and Board: $6,058–$8,715

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE 2301 S. THIRD ST., LOUISVILLE, KY 40292, (502) 8525555, LOUISVILLE.EDU Year Founded: 1798 Total Enrollment: 23,043 Undergraduate Degrees: Nearly 200 Graduate Degrees: More than 80 Doctoral Degrees: 36 Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Tuition: $12,324 in-state; $28,670 out-of-state Room and Board: $6,300–$28,670 UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME 220 MAIN AVE., NOTRE DAME, IN 46556, (574) 6315000, ND.EDU Year Founded: 1842 Total Enrollment: 12,809 Undergraduate Degrees: 75 Graduate Degrees: 59 Doctoral Degrees: 38 Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $62,693 Room and Board: $17,378 WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 1906 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD., BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101, (270) 745-0111, WKU.EDU Year Founded: 1906 Total Enrollment: 16,493 Undergraduate Degrees: 101 Graduate Degrees: 46 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Tuition: $11,112 in-state; $27,000 out-of-state Room and Board: $5,486 WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY 1055 N. BICKETT RD., WILBERFORCE, OH 45384, (937) 3762911, WILBERFORCE.EDU Year Founded: 1856 Total Enrollment: 627 Undergraduate Degrees: 20 Graduate Degrees: 1 Student:Teacher Ratio: Tuition: $12,020 Room and Board: $6,000–$7,000

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WILMINGTON COLLEGE 1870 QUAKER WAY, WILMINGTON, OH 45177, (937) 3826661, WILMINGTON.EDU Year Founded: 1870 Total Enrollment: 1,100 Undergraduate Degrees: 24 Graduate Degrees: 3 Doctoral Degrees: 0 Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Tuition: $28,415 Room and Board: $10,870 WILMINGTON COLLEGE CINCINNATI 1212 JACKSON ST., CINCINNATI, OH 45202, (513) 562-6262, ARTACADEMY.EDU Year Founded: 1984 Total Enrollment: 120 Undergraduate Degrees: 9 Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Tuition: $455/credit hour WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY 3640 COLONEL GLENN HWY., DAYTON, OH 45435, (937) 775-1000, WRIGHT.EDU Year Founded: 1967 Total Enrollment: 10,798 Undergraduate Degrees: 160 Graduate Degrees: 139 Doctoral Degrees: 9 Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Tuition: $10,814 in-state; $20,232 out-of-state Room and Board: $4,444–$11,666 XAVIER UNIVERSITY 3800 VICTORY PKWY., CINCINNATI, OH 45207, (513) 745-3000, XAVIER.EDU Year Founded: 1831 Total Enrollment: 6,651 Undergraduate Degrees: More than 90 Graduate Degrees: More than 40 Doctoral Degrees: 4 Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Tuition: $44,770 Room and Board: $14,220

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AN INDEPENDENT COLLEGE ADVISOR CAN HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NAVIGATE THE APPLICATION PROCESS. —SHERIDAN CARAWAY

As high school graduation approaches, many families are faced with the daunting task of planning for their child’s next step. If that next step is college, finding, researching, and applying to colleges can be confusing and difficult, but that’s where independent college admissions advisors come in to assist. These seasoned pros aid students and families in the college search and application process.

So where do you start? Look for an advisor affiliated with a professional association. These include the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) or

the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). This can ensure that the advisor follows the highest ethical standards.

Once you’ve found the right match for you, what happens next?

Local college advisor Dana Rolander explains. “I guide [families] in building a balanced list of colleges that fulfill their goals and requirements, including academic, cultural, social, financial, and geographic considerations.” The process also includes developing résumés, selecting courses, and helping students communicate their stories through the application and essay.

Rolander works to really understand a family’s needs. “It is the key to getting the most out of the relationship,” she says. “I ask parents to complete a lengthy questionnaire to communicate their priorities for their child’s college experience and provide important insight about their child.”

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Get Your Game On These local schools compete for prizes and scholarships in the digital realm of electronic sports, known as eSports.

By Kane Mitten School: Oak Hills Team name: Highlanders Founded in: 2020 Games played: Fortnite, Clash Royale, Rocket League, Valorant, Overwatch, Smash Ultimate, Smite Power-up: The first player signed to Cincinnati Fear, currently the Queen City’s largest eSports team, was Stephen Schmidt—an Oak Hills graduate currently ranked as the No. 1 Smash Ultimate player in Ohio.

School: Middletown

School: Gamble Montessori Team name: Gaming Gators Founded in: 2022 Games played: Smash Ultimate Power-up: Gamble was the first CPS school to create an eSports team, and was runner-up in the finals for the Smash Ultimate Southwest Ohio League. (There are now six CPS schools with eSports teams.)

School: Moeller Team name: Crusaders Founded in: 2019 Games played: Overwatch, League of Legends, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate Power-up: At time of writing, Moeller’s ’23 Smash Ultimate team is tied for first in all of Ohio with a perfect 7–0 record.

School: Mariemont Team name: Warriors Founded in: 2020 Games played: Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate Power-up: Mariemont’s eSports program is very active on social media, often livestreaming on Twitch and posting clips to Instagram and Twitter.

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Team name: Middies Founded in: 2020 Games played: Fortnite, Overwatch, Rocket League, Smash Ultimate, Valorant Power-up: Three Middletown players were named to the Southwest Ohio All-Stars team this season—one for Smash, one for Overwatch, one for Valorant.

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