For the 2024-25 school year, there are 156 public schools serving 74,141 students in Montgomery County, OH (there are 61 private schools, serving 10,176 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, OH are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Grades: 9-12
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Brookville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3 Blue Pride Dr
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6796
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6796
Grades: PK-3
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Weller Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Sheehan Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Grades: 2-5
| 532 students
Rank: #77.
Smith Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: 1-6
| 520 students
Rank: #88.
Prass Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Parklawn Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
Dayton Regional Stem School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Grades: 6-12
| 761 students
Rank: #1010.
Five Points
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Grades: 2-5
| 1,002 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Grades: 2-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Grades: K-5
| 575 students
Rank: #1414.
Southdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1616.
Stingley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Grades: 2-5
| 292 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Beavertown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Helke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Grades: K-3
| 400 students
Rank: #1919.
Smith Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Grades: 4-5
| 453 students
Rank: #2020.
Brookville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6761
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6761
Grades: 9-12
| 418 students
Rank: #2121.
Brookville Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6731
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6731
Grades: 4-8
| 567 students
Rank: #2222.
Northmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4421 Old Salem Rd
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6800
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6800
Grades: 2-6
| 462 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Centerville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,755 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Greenmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #2525.
Driscoll Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Grades: 1-5
| 268 students
Rank: #2626.
Herman K Ankeney Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4085 Shakertown Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2727.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2828.
Tower Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #2929.
Normandy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Grades: 2-5
| 419 students
Rank: #3030.
Englewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Albert St
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-5900
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-5900
Grades: 2-6
| 288 students
Rank: #3131.
W O Cline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Virginia Ave
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Grades: 2-5
| 458 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Demmitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Grades: K-3
| 345 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Medlar View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4400 Medlar Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 865-5257
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 865-5257
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mound Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1108 Range Ave
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-4641
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-4641
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #3535.
Union Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
418 W Martindale Rd
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6700
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6700
Grades: 2-6
| 381 students
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy Of Dayton (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4095 Little Richmond Rd
Trotwood, OH 45427
(937) 567-1072
Trotwood, OH 45427
(937) 567-1072
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
132 Alaska St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
3700 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Grades: PK
| 76 students
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
1 Elizabeth Place
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8388 Paragon Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Colin Powell Leadership Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
834 Randolph St
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Grades: K-11
| 222 students
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Grades: PK
| 280 students
Dorothy B Johnson Elementary School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5833 Student St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 435-2211
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 435-2211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
300 College Park Ave
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Grades: 9-11
| 222 students
East End Community School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Grades: K-7
| 255 students
215 S Paul Laurence Dunbar St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
2408 Philadelphia Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Grades: 8
| 159 students
650 East Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Grades: 1-5
| 585 students
3846 Vance Rd
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 1-5
| 168 students
Gardendale Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1733 N Gettysburg Ave
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Grades: 1-12
| 69 students
General Chappie James Leadership Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Grace A Greene Academy @ Longfellow Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
503 Edison St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6910
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 Hickorydale Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Grades: PK-7
| 280 students
Imagine Woodbury Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 50 students
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 85 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Grades: 3-12
| 17 students
1223 N Euclid Ave
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Grades: PK-4
| 166 students
5758 Harshmanville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5363 Tilbury Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Grades: PK-7
| 506 students
1630 Miami Chapel Rd
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-5440
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-5440
Grades: 4-8
| 351 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, OH include Harman Elementary School, Oakwood High School and Oakwood Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
156 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Valley View Intermediate School vs. Mark Twain Elementary School, Van Buren Middle School vs. Kettering Middle School, Kettering Middle School vs. Van Buren Middle School
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