For the 2026-27 school year, there are 38 public preschools serving 14,916 students in Montgomery County, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, OH are Indian Riffle Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Brookville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Riffle Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3 Blue Pride Dr
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6796
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6796
Gr: PK-3 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Beavertown Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Helke Early Learning Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Randler Ave
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-3000
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 W Main St
New Lebanon, OH 45345
(937) 687-3511
New Lebanon, OH 45345
(937) 687-3511
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Medlar View Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Medlar Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 865-5257
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 865-5257
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Bear Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
545 School St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-4691
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-4691
Gr: PK-2 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Krebs Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 542-4890
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 542-4890
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Linwood St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1923 Gondert Ave
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-5090
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-5090
Gr: PK-7 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1616.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Leo St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #1818.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 Ambrose Ct
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5680
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1919.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
Louise Troy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1630 Miami Chapel Rd
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-4290
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-4290
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Valerie Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3871 Yellowstone Ave
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-5390
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-5390
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2222.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 N Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-4540
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-4540
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Free Pike
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-4220
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-4220
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2314 Elsmere Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4590
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4590
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
6450 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 438-6062
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 438-6062
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
8388 Paragon Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Gr: PK-1 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
2600 Holman St
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 499-1450
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 499-1450
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 National Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6750
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6750
Gr: PK-1 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
4010 Crains Run Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 847-2766
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 847-2766
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
5954 Longford Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6345
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6345
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
3705 Lori Sue Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4390
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4390
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
132 Alaska St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
3700 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1 Elizabeth Place
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Gr: 9-12
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
834 Randolph St
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Gr: K-11 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 222:1
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Gr: K-2 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Gr: PK | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 86%
300 College Park Ave
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Gr: 9-11 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 82%
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
702 Albert St
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-5900
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-5900
Gr: 2-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
215 S Paul Laurence Dunbar St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2408 Philadelphia Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Gr: 8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
650 East Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Gr: 1-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3846 Vance Rd
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 1-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Gardendale Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1733 N Gettysburg Ave
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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
2101 Hickorydale Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Gr: PK-7 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1223 N Euclid Ave
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1401 Leo St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
5758 Harshmanville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
5363 Tilbury Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Show 41 more closed public schools in Montgomery County, OH (out of 76 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, OH include Indian Riffle Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Brookville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
36 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Centerville Primary Village South vs. Centerville Primary Village North, Centerville Primary Village North vs. Centerville Primary Village South, Valerie Elementary School vs. Belle Haven Elementary School
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