BlueAsh

Lifestyle & Culture

Public, Private and a University branch campus

Education

While an educated workforce is critical to high performance, most companies and organizations are not in the “education business.” Leveraging the outstanding educational opportunities that surround us here in Blue Ash is more than “smart business” - it is essential in gaining and sustaining a competitive advantage in an uncompromising business environment.

Blue Ash has exceptional educational institutions within its city limits. They collectively offer attractive educational options at every level, from primary and secondary studies to MBA programs.

Sycamore School District

The Sycamore School District is ranked among Ohio’s top public school districts and is one of the largest seven districts in Hamilton County which encompasses Cincinnati and many surrounding areas. Read up on the school district's fast facts here.

Sycamore Community School District, located in the northeastern portion of Hamilton County, serves a population of over 37,000 people who reside in a 22 square mile area, encompassing the cities of Blue Ash, Montgomery, and portions of Symmes and Sycamore Townships.
The district has obtained an "excellent" rating for the sixth consecutive year on the Ohio local report card.

Students consistently earn national recognition and honors in mathematics, science, music, Latin, French, journalism, history, art, and language arts.

More than 40 different nationalities and cultures are represented in the student population.

The district provides a variety of rigorous academic programs at all grade levels. The High School offers over 200 different course and over 60 extracurricular activities in the arts, athletics, clubs, and academic opportunities.

Ursuline Academy

The Ursuline Academy is among the region’s premier private schools for primary and secondary education.

Over 98% of graduates enroll in college
77% of 2005 graduates received college scholarship offers
High mean student SAT (1183) and ACT (26) scores
Current $10 million facilities expansion

Raymond Walters College

Raymond Walters College is Ohio’s oldest and largest regional college campus, celebrating 40 years in Blue Ash in 2007.

A branch of the University of Cincinnati, one of the nation’s 20 largest public universities

4,900 students
60 associate and professional certificate programs
Weekend degree program
Technical baccalaureate programs
MBA program
Outreach and Continuing Education programs
Average class size: 19
Professional Development Institute annually delivers training and other services to over 100 local companies and 8,000 employees

Thomas More College

Thomas More College has a satellite facility that offers undergraduate programs for working adults on Glendale-Milford Road.

Wilmington College

Wilmington College's Blue Ash branch offers bachelor degree programs to adult learners in the evenings and on Saturdays. The branch, located just off of Reed Hartman Highway in the Landings of Blue Ash, provides all the classes that are needed to complete a bachelor’s degree in any of the following areas: