📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
Ohio: 54 Rated Districts
Ohio State Tests 2024–25 · percentile among Ohio districts
Kentucky: 17 Rated Districts
KSA 2024–25 · percentile among Kentucky districts
Indiana: 6 Rated Districts
ILEARN 2024–25 · percentile among Indiana districts
| Rank in IN | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation | St Leon | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #2 | Batesville Community School Corporation | Batesville | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #3 | Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation | Lawrenceburg | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #4 | Franklin County Community School Corporation | Brookville | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #5 | South Dearborn Community School Corporation | Aurora | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Schools | Rising Sun | 5/10 Average | 46th |
Best School Districts in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Ohio State Tests 2024–25 (Ohio); KSA 2024–25 (Kentucky); ILEARN 2024–25 (Indiana) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Ohio part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area? ▼
Among the 54 rated districts in the Ohio part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the highest-rated is Mariemont City School District (Cincinnati), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Ohio districts on Ohio State Tests 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Kentucky part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area? ▼
Among the 17 rated districts in the Kentucky part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the highest-rated is Fort Thomas Independent School District (Fort Thomas), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 99th percentile of Kentucky districts on KSA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
What is the best-rated school district in the Indiana part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in the Indiana part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the highest-rated is Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation (St Leon), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 87th percentile of Indiana districts on ILEARN 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.