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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Cincinnati at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Cincinnati Public Schools
35,585 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 66 schools -
Lakota Local School District
17,721 students | LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools -
Northwest Local School District
8,584 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Princeton City School District
5,909 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
West Clermont Local School District
7,965 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 10 schools -
Oak Hills Local School District
7,571 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 9 schools -
Forest Hills Local School District
7,118 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 9 schools -
Sycamore Community City School District
5,684 students | BLUE ASH, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 7 schools -
Winton Woods City School District
3,873 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 6 schools -
Mt Healthy City
2,913 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 6 schools -
Great Oaks Career Campuses
2,632 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, 5-12 | 5 schools -
New Richmond Exempted Village School District
2,025 students | NEW RICHMOND, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 5 schools -
Deer Park Community City School District
1,109 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
North College Hill City
1,383 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Madeira City School District
1,777 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 4 schools -
Mariemont City School District
1,553 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades K-12 | 4 schools -
Indian Hill Exempted Village School District
2,189 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades K-12 | 4 schools -
St Bernard-Elmwood Place City School District
752 students | SAINT BERNARD, OH
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools -
Finneytown Local School District
1,189 students | CINCINNATI, OH
Grades K-12 | 3 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Cincinnati
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Parent / Guardian
September 25, 2025
Couldn't ask for a better school to support not only my children's growth and development, but the wellness of our family as well! The staff go above and beyond to help families and each child... More
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The Goddard School - Anderson Township
Parent / Guardian
September 21, 2025
Great school. Has a variety of AP classes to get my children ready for college. It also has many different clubs and sports so whatever your child maybe into there is something for everyone.
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Oak Hills High School
Parent / Guardian
September 09, 2025
Princeton Community Middle School (PCMS) empowered my child for success in high school, college, and the workforce. The music department is superior! The diversity is amazing! The teachers are... More
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Princeton Community Middle School