Cincinnati’s education system is diverse and robust, spanning public primary and secondary schooling, many private and specialty schools, community and technical colleges, and research universities. The city is also home to a large public library system and several academic libraries that support both students and the broader community.

• The Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) district is Ohio’s second-largest by enrollment, serving around 35,000 students from preschool through grade 12, across 66 schools.

• CPS offers a variety of specialized and magnet programs (e.g. Montessori, language immersion, STEM) to cater to diverse student needs.

• Private and parochial schools also play a major role in K–12 education, including schools for gifted students, religious schools, and institutions for students with special educational needs (e.g. The Springer School, St. Rita School for the Deaf).

• At the postsecondary level, Cincinnati is home to several public and private colleges and universities, including a major public research university, community & technical colleges, and specialized schools (arts, theology, etc.).

• The Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) is a large and active public library system, operating dozens of branches and serving as a community resource for learning, literacy, and access to information.

• University and college libraries in Cincinnati are also strong, with significant research collections and facilities, especially at the University of Cincinnati, which maintains many subject-based and departmental libraries.