Cincinnati boasts some of the best public high school in the state, according to U.S. News & World Report's recent ranking of the nation's top high schools. Out of 705 ranked schools, Walnut Hills High School topped the list for the Buckeye State. It is No. 118 in the nation, out of 17,655, according to the publication.

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 public high schools serving 40,163 students in Cincinnati, OH. The top ranked public high schools in Cincinnati, OH are Madeira High School, Walnut Hills High School and Spencer Center For Gifted And Exceptional Students.