2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Dayton Area

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Parent: My daughter has attended MVS since Kindergarten. She is now in 6th grade and I could not have asked for a better immersive learning environment to inspire her education. Every single teacher has truly known my child, cared deeply about her, and supported getting the best out of her, scholastically and emotionally. Equal development of EQ & IQ! The entire faculty lives the Core Values of Integrity, Grit, Kindness, and Celebration; holding all students to take ownership and model those values in their daily work and interactions. MVS is a community of highly engaged families, collectively wanting the best for their sons or daughters. We feel blessed to be part of this community and grateful that our daughter has had this amazing experience. I am confident that she will be a leader of tomorrow fueled by her educational foundation from MVS. Bottom line, I highly recommend The Miami Valley School!... Read 75 reviews
#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Dayton Area.
The Miami Valley School
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
DAYTON, OH,
PK, K-12,
75 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter has attended MVS since Kindergarten. She is now in 6th grade and I could not have asked for a better immersive learning environment to inspire her education. Every single teacher has....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 490,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Smith Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Oakwood City School District, OH,
PK, 1-7,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 439,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Harman Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Oakwood City School District, OH,
1-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 424,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Parent: The Admissions department made the application process seamless. They were easy to reach; gladly returned phone calls and inquiries; and, assisted with the application process during each step. Compared to other independent college prep institutions, RMA is a small school. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the diversity that we saw during the summer camp program; We were pleased to see that it carried over to the academic year. The curriculum is rigorous. The staff is caring. There are a variety of extracurricular activities that are day and boarding inclusive. Any family "on the fence" about RMA should definitely consider a second look, or reach out to staff. You'll be glad you did!... Read 173 reviews
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Blue checkmark.
Private School,
FRONT ROYAL, VA,
6-12,
173 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The Admissions department made the application process seamless. They were easy to reach; gladly returned phone calls and inquiries; and, assisted with the application process during each step. Compared to other independent college prep institutions, RMA is a small school. However, we were thoroughly impressed with the diversity that we saw during the summer camp program; We were pleased...The curriculum is rigorous. The staff is caring. There are a variety of extracurricular activities that are day and boarding inclusive. Any family "on the fence" about RMA should definitely consider....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 331,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 506,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Orchard Park Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 341,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Parent: Wehave had one child that has graduated from Spring Valley Academy, and one who will graduate this year. Our first son started at Spring Valley his senior year, and his only regret was that he wasn’t there sooner. He loved it! Had so many great opportunities for learning local and abroad. Made many great Christian friends and was able to take college level classes, which gave him a head start in his engineering degree. He enjoyed the sports and music programs Spring Valley offered. Our second son has been at Spring Valley Academy for what will be five years. He has taken vantage of all the amazing opportunities that Spring Valley has to offer, especially the band and choir trips that go throughout the nation performing. He too, is involved in the sports programs and has made many great friends. Spring Valley is a great God centered environment where kids can get a great education.... Read 54 reviews
#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Dayton Area.
Spring Valley Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
DAYTON, OH,
PK, K-12,
54 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Wehave had one child that has graduated from Spring Valley Academy, and one who will graduate this year. Our first son started at Spring Valley his senior year, and his only regret was that he wasn’t...Our second son has been at Spring Valley Academy for what will be five years. He has taken vantage of all the amazing opportunities that Spring Valley has to offer, especially the band and choir....
Read 54 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 301,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 529,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Main Elementary School
Beavercreek City School District, OH,
K-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 598,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Trebein Elementary School
Beavercreek City School District, OH,
K-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 796,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Waynesville Elementary School
Wayne Local School District, OH,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 694,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,
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#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Bell Creek Intermediate School
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, OH,
2-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 567,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
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#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Prass Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 430,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Nevin Coppock Elementary School
Tipp City Schools, OH,
K-2,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 338,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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Parent: Legacy has been the greatest blessing to our family! My greatest prayer when my kids started at Legacy was that my kids would be well cared for. My prayer has been answered abundantly! We have kids that are in Jr. High and their only complaint is that they didn't start at the school when they were in 1st grade! My son had a hard time adjusting to school after coming from homeschool. The teachers were AMAZING! They worked with him, encouraged him, and pushed him to do more than he thought he could. He is doing SO well now! It has been life transforming! One day at drop off, I saw my son's math teacher in the hall. She came up and gave me the biggest hug (this was before covid😊) and told me she was praying for me. I appreciate that the administrators, staff, and teachers don't claim to be perfect, but challenge us all to work together, to prefer others to talk through things instead of walking away in anger. We are grateful for Legacy and the impact it has had on our kids lives.... Read 26 reviews
#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Dayton Area.
Legacy Christian Academy
Private School,
XENIA, OH,
PK, K-12,
26 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Legacy has been the greatest blessing to our family! My greatest prayer when my kids started at Legacy was that my kids would be well cared for. My prayer has been answered abundantly! We have kids....
Read 26 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 449,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Five Points Elementary School - West
Springboro Community City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,024,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
L.T. Ball Intermediate School
Tipp City Schools, OH,
4-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 375,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Normandy Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Centerville City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 401,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Beavertown Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 345,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Weller Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Centerville City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 482,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Driscoll Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Centerville City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 233,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Stingley Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Centerville City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 279,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Dr. John Hole Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Centerville City School District, OH,
2-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 374,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Concord Elementary School
Troy City School District, OH,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 631,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
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#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Dennis Elementary School - East
Springboro Community City School District, OH,
2-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 746,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton Area.
Oakview Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Kettering City School District, OH,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 444,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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Junior: GWUOHS is a fantastic school! The teachers are supportive and always willing to help out students. Teachers provide all the materials and help needed for students that want it, but at the same time, they give independence to the student. From personal experience, I have always had attentive and very friendly teachers. The class connects allow for interactive learning and collaboration for classes and clubs. Clubs at GWUOHS are also a lot of fun and are primarily run by students. Students can start their own clubs with a teacher sponsor and structure them how they would like. In creating a club or being a leader in a club, teachers offer as much assistance as students want and are always there for advice and connecting students. GWUOHS also has opportunities to showcase leadership and skills to colleges through honor societies, student government, competitive scholarships, and more. I truly am lucky to attend GWUOHS and would not want to have my high school experience anywhere else!... Read 47 reviews
Sponsored Result, George Washington University Online High School
Blue checkmark.
Online School,
ASHBURN, VA,
8-12,
47 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says GWUOHS is a fantastic school! The teachers are supportive and always willing to help out students. Teachers provide all the materials and help needed for students that want it, but at the same time,....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 415,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
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Parent: Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a thrill to find such an inclusive atmosphere filled with dedicated administrators and teachers. My daughter has an anxiety disorder and OCD. Every single teacher CARES. The combination of education, creativity and fun that they have created is unmatched. The classrooms are small and kids with every learning difference are treated with respect and patience. Without the chaos and fear of a big school, our daughter got past the nerves that held her back and learned to speak to adults and advocate for herself. She had warm and nurturing advisors who saw her potential and appreciated her strengths - they gave her CONFIDENCE. The education and unparalleled college prep she received from C/A is why she's thriving in college today, and why our younger daughter is now a C/A student.... Read 11 reviews
Sponsored Result, Commonwealth Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
3-12,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Commonwealth Academy is above and beyond what anyone could possibly imagine for their child. We needed to find a small, specialized school so that our daughter could thrive and succeed. It was a....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 150,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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2023 Best Elementary Schools in the Dayton Area

The Miami Valley School

The Miami Valley School

Smith Elementary School

Smith Elementary School

Harman Elementary School

Harman Elementary School

Randolph-Macon Academy

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Indian Riffle Elementary School

Indian Riffle Elementary School

Orchard Park Elementary School

Orchard Park Elementary School

Spring Valley Academy

Spring Valley Academy

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Main Elementary School

Main Elementary School

Trebein Elementary School

Trebein Elementary School

Waynesville Elementary School

Waynesville Elementary School

Bell Creek Intermediate School

Bell Creek Intermediate School

Prass Elementary School

Prass Elementary School

Nevin Coppock Elementary School

Nevin Coppock Elementary School

Legacy Christian Academy

Legacy Christian Academy

Five Points Elementary School - West

Five Points Elementary School - West

L.T. Ball Intermediate School

L.T. Ball Intermediate School

Normandy Elementary School

Normandy Elementary School

Beavertown Elementary School

Beavertown Elementary School

Weller Elementary School

Weller Elementary School

Driscoll Elementary School

Driscoll Elementary School

Stingley Elementary School

Stingley Elementary School

Dr. John Hole Elementary School

Dr. John Hole Elementary School

Concord Elementary School

Concord Elementary School

Dennis Elementary School - East

Dennis Elementary School - East

Oakview Elementary School

Oakview Elementary School

George Washington University Online High School

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Commonwealth Academy

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