Hillcrest Academy

Hillcrest Academy in Cincinnati, OH is a nonsectarian all–boys private school serving grades 7 through 12 in a suburban setting.
Established in 2012, the school enrolls 51 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 across 15 teachers.
The school has one of the highest percentages of students of color in Ohio, with 85.42% racial diversity representation.
Hillcrest Academy is a small private high school offering a low student–teacher ratio in the Cincinnati suburban area.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Hillcrest Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Year Founded
2012
Colors
Black, Maroon

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
85%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Hillcrest Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Academy?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 51 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Cincinnati, OH is $8,352 for elementary schools and $17,684 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cincinnati, OH is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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