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Kilgour School

1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Top 10% School in Ohio

Ranked 32 of 1271 in Ohio

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Kilgour School

1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Top 10% School in Ohio

Ranked 32 of 1271 in Ohio

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About Kilgour School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 88%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 88% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
567
Total Students
$71518
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 70.19%
Asian 2.29%
Hispanic 1.76%
Black 19.4%
Two+ Races 6.17%
Native Am. 0.18%
White
70.19%
Asian
2.29%
Hispanic
1.76%
Black
19.4%
Two+ Races
6.17%
Native Am.
0.18%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 567
48.32%
274 Female
51.68%
293 Male

Student Population

567 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Kilgour School Contact Information

Address

1339 Herschel Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

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Phone

(513) 363-3000

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TOP 32 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kilgour School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As the academic year headed into the final weeks, Kilgour School recently published its Sunday Scoop for May 2026, providing families with timely school and district updates. School-page updates include CPS educator and volunteer recognition, Kindergarten Roundup registration for the 2026-27 school year, and Back-to-School Fest planning. These updates serve as useful reminders for Kilgour families about enrolment, community involvement and upcoming school-year preparations while showcasing the school’s ongoing communication with households.

FAQ

Q1. What sort of school environment does Kilgour School provide?

Ans. Kilgour School provides a neighborhood public elementary school environment where there is extensive involvement of families and an East Side tradition.

Q2. Are there any enrichment classes at Kilgour School?

Ans. Yes, there are enrichment classes at Kilgour School such as gifted programs, arts classes, athletics, clubs, and student participation program.

Q3. Which Cincinnati neighborhoods are associated with Kilgour School?

Ans. The neighborhoods which are associated with Kilgour School are Mount Lookout and East Side neighborhoods of Cincinnati.

Q4. What information about Kilgour School can you find?

Ans. Information about Kilgour School includes school news, district news, family resource center, events calendar, and parents communication.

Q5. Why do families prefer Kilgour School?

Ans. Families prefer Kilgour School due to its academic excellence, neighborhood environment, public school opportunity, and strong school community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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