Education

A strong network of outstanding educational institutions makes Clermont County a great place for families as well as employers.

Primary and Secondary Schools

Schools in Ohio are measured through the Ohio Department of Development’s Traditional Report Card ratings. Find out where Clermont’s 10 school districts rank on the Ohio Department of Education’s Report Card Lists page.

Technical and Vocational Training

Great Oaks Career Campuses is a public school district offering career and technical training for both high school students and adults.  With four campuses (including one in Milford) and programs in over 20 area schools, Great Oaks annually helps more than 12,000 high school students to prepare for careers and college, and for 50,000 adults to get training and certification to begin a new career or advance in a current career.

U.S. Grant Career Center prepares youth and adults with technical skills in high-demand fields such as health care, engineering design, and metal fabrication. It also offers a state-of-the-art business conference and computer center.

Local Higher Education Institutions

UC Clermont College is located in the center of Clermont County on 91 beautiful wooded acres in Batavia Township.  The college is an accredited, open-access college offering more than 50 programs, associate degrees and a bachelor degree. The college is part of the nationally recognized University of Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-732-5200 or visit www.ucclermont.edu

Regional Higher Education Institutions

Greater Cincinnati offers a diverse array of colleges and universities. Over 100,000 annual graduates within a 200-mile radius help ensure the health of the region’s workforce. The University of Cincinnati has been named a leading public research institution, producing more than 300 engineers annually. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College has one of the 10 largest co-op programs in the country.

Regional Colleges and Universities by Enrollment (2025)

  1. University of Cincinnati 53,682
  2. Miami University  22,281
  3. Northern Kentucky University  13,534
  4. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College  10,650
  5. Gateway Community and Technical College  6,811
  6. Xavier University  4,889
  7. Sinclair Community College 4,022
  8. Ivy Tech Community College SE-Lawrenceburg 2,833
  9. Thomas More University 2,379
  10. Mount St. Joseph University  1,994