Cincinnati Public Schools
CPS Montessori High School Registration
Montessori High School Acceptance
All in-district students in Grade 6 currently enrolled at a CPS Montessori elementary school, and interested in attending either Clark Montessori High School, James N. Gamble Montessori High School or any other CPS high school, will be automatically entered into the Montessori lottery through FOCUS for the 2025-2026 school year.
Students residing on the east are prioritized for Clark Montessori High School and students residing on the west are prioritized for James N. Gamble Montessori High School. Residence is based on home address.
Students who do not receive a seat during the Lottery at Clark Montessori High School or James. N. Gamble Montessori High School can enter the Magnet and High School Lottery.
Current students enrolled at Clark Montessori High School or James N. Gamble Montessori High School do not have to reapply through the lottery system.
How Does It Work?
Prioritization is the same. Prioritization is given to applicants based on established Board policies to ensure each student has an equitable chance of being assigned to families first-choice schools.
- Per board policy, the lottery process continues to prioritize students according to sibling preference, same course of study, in-district and more.
East/West priority is still applicable based on the student’s home address.
- The location of the elementary school the student attended has no implications on the prioritization of the student’s lottery application.
- Students who reside east of Interstate 75 will be prioritized for Clark Montessori High School
- Students who reside west of Interstate 75 will be prioritized into James N. Gamble Montessori High School
Who Is Eligible?
All in-district students in Grade 6 currently enrolled at a CPS Montessori elementary school will be automatically entered into the Montessori lottery through FOCUS for the 2025-2026 school year.
Who Do I Call With Questions?
- Customer Care Center — (513) 363-0123
- Gamble Montessori High School — (513) 363-2600
- Clark Montessori High School — (513) 363-7100