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Cincinnati Real Estate: Schools, Rules, and Taxes

Every home buyer I work with has different criteria that defines what is ideal for them. I often hear phrases like ‘good school district’, ‘low taxes’, and ‘nice neighbors’.As a Cincinnati real estate agent licensed in Ohio, there are certain rules that govern how we present information to clients.

The challenge is defining what ‘good’ is. Families may define good in terms of test scores, athletics, number of extra curricular activities, or even college acceptance rate.  As a Realtor the best service I can provide my clients is to  point them to district information and let them decide what works best for them.  I encourage my clients to consider the cost of private school and property taxes when they are considering areas to live. In some cases the comparative costs make a difference of where my clients choose to live.

I have compiled a relatively complete list of links to the various grade schools throughout Cincinnati. The list includes Public, Private, and Religious institutions. I have them listed on my Cincinnati Area School Information page in the Real Estate Resources section of this website.

Ohio’s Public Education is 8th Best in the Country

The State of Ohio has the 8th best public education system in the US, tied with Maine, according to US News and World Report. The rankings are based upon the percentage of Gold, Silver, and Bronze rated schools. Locally Walnut Hills High School was ranked the 36th best public school, Wyoming High School was ranked #50.

Having a solid public school system makes Cincinnati an attractive city to relocate to. Relocated families with children are often concerned about the quality of education that their children will receive.  We have a list of information about the various Cincinnati area school systems on our site for those moving into the Cincinnati area.