2019 Best Public Schools in DaytonAbout this List

Smith Middle School

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH
• 3-5

• A-

• 443 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stivers School for the Arts

• Dayton City School District, OH
• 7-12
• 183

Alum: Stivers School for the Arts is full of students who are very passionate about their art. Their dedication is very inspiring, and the arts magnet directors want you to succeed. They can show favoritism though, which can limit opportunities for others because the same people always get chosen to do things. The students are great...sometimes. It really depends on who you want to be around. Be wary of who your real friends are because there are A LOT of fake people and they have plenty of followers. Good luck, keep your head high, and you will succeed!
Read 183 Reviews

• A-

• 876 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Butler High School

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 150

Senior: Butler is a very spirited high school and a has a good atmosphere. Although we may not win every game, we make up for it in school spirit and pride. Many resources are available, such as honors and AP classes, MVCTC, Sinclair and CCP classes, etc. They make it easy to find something that works for you. The teachers are willing to work with students to help them if they need it. The clubs and activities are average, similar to most other schools clubs and activitirs.
Read 150 Reviews

• A-

• 938 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dayton Early College Academy

• Public School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 121

Alum: DECA (Dayton Early College Academy) helped me become more prepared for the college life. They helped me learn how to proper write papers, do PowerPoints, how to manage doing papers and projects that are do around the same time, and how to stay organized. DECA gives us advice on how to survive the college life and what can we do to improve our study skills. DECA also helped us prepare for the ACT and SAT by giving us time after school to study for it and time in class. DECA is big on community service and internships to helps students learn more about what they want to study in college. Overall, DECA is a good school and I would recommend it to any student who is college ready.
Read 121 Reviews

• B+

• 292 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Helke Elementary School

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 386 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Brantwood Elementary School

• Mad River Local School District, OH
• K-4

• B

• 408 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morton Middle School

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH
• 6-8

• B-

• 674 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wayne High School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 239

Alum: What Liked about Wayne High school is the atmosphere of diversity of getting to know each student from various of backgrounds, also my teachers were very helpful of my time being at Wayne High school and I hope till this day students are getting the best academics opportunities for them to be successful for their future! I will also add, the sports facility is absolutely amazing! The coaches always makes sure that those students keeps their grades up and make sure that they are academically achieving their grades and for them to be able to have open doors for colleges.
Read 239 Reviews

• B-

• 1,578 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairborn Intermediate School

• Fairborn City School District, OH
• 4-5

• B-

• 677 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Demmitt Elementary School

• Vandalia-Butler City School District, OH
• PK, K-3

• B-

• 504 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairborn High School

• Fairborn City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 149

Alum: My overall experience at Fairborn high school was fairly average in terms of what to expect from a small midwestern town. Sports were a big deal and everybody knew everybody which also helped prevent bullying within the school. However, getting to know the teachers there was easily one of the best decisions I made during my entire high school career. Most of them are very genuine people who are there for more than just a paycheck and there are many there now that I w.ould consider aquaintences if not friends. Many of the staff there are willing to help you wth just about anything as long as you are kind to them
Read 149 Reviews

• B-

• 979 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spinning Hills Middle School

• Mad River Local School District, OH
• 5-6

• B-

• 505 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stebbins High School

• Mad River Local School District, OH
• 9-12
• 155

Senior: Stebbins High School is a very good school that truly cares about it's students. The Career Tech programs this school offers are excellent! The band is this school's pride and joy. There isn't a school around that has more school spirit than this one. You do have to be careful as some teachers do require you to teach yourself more than they'll teach you, but overall I've truly enjoyed my time at Stebbins.
Read 155 Reviews

• B-

• 1,237 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairborn Primary School

• Fairborn City School District, OH
• PK, K-3
• 1

Parent: My son goes to the preschool here. It's amazing! His teacher keeps in touch with me and posts photos of activities they do. They follow his IEP all the time.
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• C+

• 1,559 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Monticello Elementary School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• K-6

• C+

• 623 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baker Middle School

• Fairborn City School District, OH
• 6-8

• C+

• 965 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wright Brothers Elementary School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• K-6

• C+

• 622 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mad River Middle School

• Mad River Local School District, OH
• 7-8

• C+

• 577 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rushmore Elementary School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• K-6

• C+

• 672 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pathway School of Discovery

• Public School
• Dayton, OH
• K-8

• C

• 783 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valley Forge Elementary School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• K-6

• C

• 568 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Weisenborn Junior High School

• Huber Heights City School District, OH
• 7-8
• 2

Middle School Student: The things I liked about Weisenborn Jr. High was the way they operated by putting the fast learning students in one class,and slower learning student in the other.I would like to see their lunch change because it is not all that good.
Read 2 Reviews

• C

• 878 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Blairwood Elementary School

• Jefferson Township Local School District, OH
• PK, K-6

• C

• 265 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dayton Business Technology High School

• Public School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 3

High School Senior: I would chose this school again because I am able to be myself.
Read 3 Reviews

• C

• 154 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dayton Leadership Academy - Dayton Liberty Campus

• Public School
• Dayton, OH
• K-2

• C

• 151 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio