Source: Maskot / GettyChoosing the right high school is a big decision for students and their families. Academic performance, teachers, school culture, extracurriculars, and the overall student experience all play a role. Niche recently released its 2026-27 Best Schools rankings, using data from the U.S. Department of Education, test scores, college data, and reviews submitted by Niche users. MORE: Ohio Named the Best State for Business in AmericaThe rankings also consider academics, culture and diversity, teachers, clubs and activities, resources and facilities, sports, and overall student and parent experiences. We rounded up the highest-ranked public and private high schools in the Greater Cincinnati area according to Niche’s latest rankings.