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Princeton City School District

3900 Cottingham Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241-1616
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Princeton City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,927 students in Princeton City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Princeton City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
5,927 Students
1,661,679 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
96,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Princeton City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 909 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 83% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OH)
#565 out of 931 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
46%
54%
48%
60%
50%
63%
96%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
37%
8%
% Black
37%
17%
% White
16%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,392 is higher than the state median of $17,379. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,620 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$99 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,392
$17,379
Spending / Student
$16,620
$17,327

Best Princeton City School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springdale Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
350 W Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Evendale Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3940 Glendale Milford Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31 Riddle Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Sharonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11150 Maple St
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-2600
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11850 Conrey Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 864-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Congress Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1300
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Heritage Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11961 Chesterdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1400
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Princeton High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-1503
Gr: 9-12 | 1,619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Viking Way
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513) 864-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 Adams St
Cincinnati, OH 45215
(513) 864-2400
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Princeton Innovation Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Cottingham Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-2501
Gr: 8-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeton City School District?
Princeton City School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,927 students.
What is the rank of Princeton City School District?
Princeton City School District is ranked #575 out of 909 school districts in Ohio (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton City School District?
37% of Princeton City School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton City School District?
Princeton City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What is Princeton City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,620 is less than the state median of $17,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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