My whirlwind trip to Cincy for NCECA pottery convention also included me hitting up some local…read moregalleries and participating in show receptions. I was enthralled walking into this space and the gallery displays were phenomenal! One of my favorite artists was actually there talking about her pieces- and it is always wonderful to meet the artist behind exhibited pieces! She made wonderful sculptures of busts and heads with what I would call brain chaos sprouting out of the tops of the heads. For me- I love art that sparks an emotional response, is something relatable, or something that just sparks my curiosity and imagination. There were plenty of other artists work there too and I loved several different pieces. On this particular evening I was sprinting through town hitting up several galleries- but this was my first stop and made a huge impression on me. The space itself is also wonderful. We were only allowed access to the downstairs gallery, I assume classrooms were upstairs or downstairs (or both) and I could see there were other exhibits, but those were closed. Cincinnati really embraced the NCECA pottery crowd and made sure to have as many exhibits across town as possible!

The Art Academy has come a really long way in the past few years. They used to be located in Mt…read more Adams but recently purchased a larger building in Over-the-Rhine and have moved everything downtown. It's a beautiful building on Jackson Street that was re-done to fit the style of the Art Academy. Inside there is a sprawling atrium that looks up all the floors around the staircases. There is gallery space all over the building and chances are there is some show up. Right now the SOS Political art show is hung up as well as the Visual Fringe Gallery for the Fringe Festival. The Art Academy generously donates a classroom to the Fringe Festival as well for it's use for a few plays and it's a great space for them! The Art Academy unfortunately had a rapid decrease in enrollment since their move downtown, which was to be expected. However, with the revitalization of the gateway quarter (as it's now being called) things should be looking up for them. If you are looking for a great art school for all aspects of visual art and design, this is the place to go!

This is a wonderful preschool. The staff are very child-centered and are committed to helping…read morestudents to be successful when they move to kindergarten. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate. Since Jump for Joy is a church preschool, students learn about Jesus and are taught how to live together peacefully . The price is very competitive with other area preschools, and parents will make a wise choice in selecting Jump for Joy Preschool .

Great teachers, low teacher to student ratio, excellent playground, very caring. on-site parking.read more

This is my alma mater. What to say about my high-school experience at MND? Well, first off, I'll…read moreadmit to being slightly negatively biased against the school because I was forced (thanks, mom and dad!) into attending the private, single-sex Catholic high-school after spending eight lovely years in the Lakota Public School system. There are just a few points I'd like to make about the school, faculty, and my own personal experiences as a "Cougar". First, MND is an all-girls school. For those not in the Cincy mindset, this is not at all rare. In fact, all but a few (two? three?) of the city's Catholic high-schools are single-sex, either male or female entirely. Supposedly many studies have shown that teaching high-school in a single-sex environment eliminates romantic distractions and stresses academic success instead of social success or popularity. I can't speak to the experience of all students, but personally, I found the female dominated environment at Mount Notre Dame to be both catty (what do you expect in a school full of emotionally unbalanced teenage girls?) and not at all conducive to my development as a normal, well-adjusted teenager. Honestly, girls are going to have to socialize with men for the rest of their lives...why not show them how in high-school instead of eliminating the boys entirely? Gender issue aside, the school building is mostly rundown...in a way that the administration would like you to believe is historically accurate and charming. I thought it was decrepit and full of asbestos (and it fact, it was, a major construction project went into place to eliminate the mold during my senior year). The one exception to this is the gymnasium, which was renovated the year before I started at the school. The cafeteria menu, at least as it stood when I graduated in 2005, was in need of a serious over-haul...I brown-bagged everyday for four years, it just looked that unappetizing and overly caloric. I know that cafeteria food doesn't speak volumes about education, but c'mon, look at my other reviews. I'm all about the food, baby. Faculty: basically awful with a (very) few outstanding exceptions. I got a lot of laughs from comparing my high school teacher's curriculums and credits to those of the teachers at the local public school. In my freshmen year "Honors English" class I was instructed to read Out of the Dust, a novel I had read in the fourth grade. I don't want to criticize the whole English department, though, as two of my favorite and most academically decorated high-school instructors (Mr. Tom Geier and Mrs. Julie Haggerty) call this department home. At MND the general rule is that there is one great teacher in each department, so if you send your daughter there, be sure to request them. History: Magnus, Foreign Language: Ortega, Religion: Grote, Science: Peppercorn. MND offers very few AP classes; I had little opportunity to earn college credits. One more note about MND-as with any other Catholic high-school, this place is after your wallet. The tuition is not as high as some comparable schools (UA) but those in charge of soliciting donations from fundraisers and alumni parties get an A + for their ability to guilt. Moral of the story: Save your money, go public. More AP's, better teachers (due to the drastic pay difference), and a better environment for kids to grow socially.

As an alumna of MND, I certainly come with a distinct perspective on the school. Of all the schools…read morein Cincinnati, and certainly of the private, all-girls school, I strongly believe that MND makes its mark as the most welcoming, open-armed school in the city. With diverse academic options, ranging from college prep to AP courses (and some offering college credit - I left MND with six college credits), every girl can personalize an academic career that is challenging and enjoyable. MND also has a great reputation as a sports powerhouse, but it doesn't limit its scope of extra-curriculars to athletics only. There is a very robust theater program, Model UN, academic teams, language clubs, volunteer groups, art classes...the list goes on. I can't speak highly enough of my educators at MND, and I made lifelong friends within the walls of the school. I would gladly recommend this high school to a young woman looking for a personalized education with room to grow and expand her education, interests and friendships.

The CityLink center on Bank St in the West End is the one stop in Cincinnati helping break the…read morecycle of poverty. The center has welcoming group of passionate volunteers who welcome you from the time you walk in throughout your entire visit. Their program works with individuals through 3 core services - Education, Employment and Financial Education providing them the skills in working with their resident partners Cincinnati Public Schools, Per Scholas, Cincinnati Works and SmartMoney. Stop by to check out what is happening at CityLink center, great place in our city!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND. It's hard to put into words how good of a teacher Dr. Williams is but all I know…read moreis that after 5 years I am writing this review to get the word out about the quality of her work. This place is very warm and welcoming.

A very cute place. Loved the decor, the kid-friendly space, lots of books in every nook and cranny…read more Great for a book club. People bring their kids for tutoring here. They have small kitchen that serves coffee and a few good items. Recommend just getting the coffee. Skip the food. I got a dark cholocate & raspberry latte which was good. I also ordered a mango salad which was very sad in looks and taste (see pic). Absolutely do not ever get this. My friends ordered bagel & cream cheese and an egg sandwich. They were passable but just skip the food. I gave it 5 stars b/c of their mission to help kids read and the decor is just very cute.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience with the admissions process at…read moreCentral Montessori Academy. I first applied for my child on May 14, 2024, and received confirmation. Over time, I was told he was on the waiting list, and later that he was first on the waiting list. Then that there was no waitlist and administration had changed. I remained patient and continued to follow up appropriately. Since then, I have reapplied and followed up multiple times across the past two years. Most recently, I submitted another application and reached out again only to receive no response at all. I understand that staff may be out of the office at times. However, a complete lack of communication and follow-through over an extended period reflects a breakdown in process, not just timing issues. As a parent, it's frustrating and discouraging to feel like your child's application is not being actively managed. I genuinely like what this school represents, which makes this experience even more disappointing. Strong schools should have strong communication especially in admissions, where families are trying to make important decisions. At this point, it's difficult to feel confident in how prospective families are handled.

Everyone at CMA is kind, patient and loving. They make each child feel safe and confident, so they…read morecan learn without anything slowing them down. CMA has mastered authentic Montessori education (as American Montessori Society members). Not all "Montessori" schools do it right. Here, from the materials (wood, not plastic) to the environment (bright, clean, natural), to the people (warm and experienced), CMA does everything right. My family is so lucky to have this treasure in our community.

Mary Queen of Heaven fish fry was the first fry of the 2012 Lenten season and with nothing to…read morecompare it to except for my memory of other fries; I really enjoyed my fish sandwich, fries and cole salw ($7.75) and beer ($2). The fish wasn't anything remarkable, but the fries are battered and the standout item for me was the homemade tartar sauce. The condiment stand is in the gym so you can get as much of it, ketchup and pickles as you please! I did not purchase any desserts, but I think they were able a dollar and looked terrific! Of course since Lent coincides with Girl Scout cookie season you're bound to be asked to buy cookies and any split the pot or fundraisers for the school/church. The seating is located in the gym and our group of 11 was able to squeeze around a long banquet table. We enjoyed watching the kids in costumes roam about as well as those not dressed deliver the orders called out by Tiny and the Codfather. Ben the beer guy sold beer right to your table so you didn't have to travel back out to the hallway for a beer, which is sold as you wait in line to place your order. Since I was sent in to grab a table, a friend went through the ordering process for me, but it appears to be seamless. Writing this review after attending several church/school fish fries, I will say this was one of the places with many kids running and I note this for those who don't realize these are family social outings and prefer to avoid these situations. Our group enjoyed the students' drawings and thoughts about Lent handing in the hallways :)

My husband and I are very impressed with MQH grade school. Our grandson loves school, has loved…read moreevery teacher he has had since kindergarten, and has learned well. The religious education is superb and truly orthodox, following the teachings of the Catholic Church. He feels loved and very much at home while he is at school. The children always look so neat and classy in their uniforms and seem to be very polite with no real discipline problems. So far we have been told by other parents that there hasn't been any true "bullying" at our school. We believe this to be true! We attend many class parties and events and the children seem to get along quite well and to interact as family. MQH offers Spanish, Art, and Computer Science together with religious studies, reading, social studies, science and math classes. We highly recommend MQH. We are both teachers. Grandma taught secondary education with a Master's degree and Grandpa was a college professor and administrator with a PhD in physics and math at major state universities.

Great School For Basketball and Volleyball. Seems like the School is on the uprise The last 4 years.read more

During Clay Eifert's tenure as principal this school was an inner city school but the students…read morerevered Clay. They listened to him, behaved and the school and campus were safe. Mike Holtz has been the principal for several years and the school is not the same. It's not a special inner city school. It's just an inner city school. Students are rough and lawless. In these unfortunate times where schools have had to amp up security because of mass shootings, Holy Cross doesn't even lock their doors. They have a no drugs/alcohol policy but take a whiff anywhere on that campus and see how well that's enforced. I wouldn't send my child there if Holy Cross paid me.