2019 Best Schools in Montgomery CountyAbout this List

The Miami Valley School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• PK, K-12
• 50

Alum: As an alum of Miami Valley who lives close enough to visit every year or so, I can say this school is delivering the same first-rate education that I received. Teachers are extremely invested in the well-being of their students and the school as a whole is doing a great job of combating the stress culture that plagues so many top educational institutions. The typical MVS student is creative, inquisitive, and a little quirky, and often is involved in multifarious activities. Since I graduated, the performing arts programs have exploded, and the art shows are not to be missed. Upgrades to the entryway, theater, and early childhood center have really been amazing. This was the best school I could have hoped for as a child, and I'm glad so many more young people get to enjoy the MVS experience.
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• A+

• 466 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dayton Regional STEM School

• Public School
• Kettering, OH
• 6-12
• 103

Alum: DRSS is a wonderful alternative to the local public schools. They take pride in meeting the student where they are and letting the student direct their own learning. Very open to creative projects! Very supportive of individual differences. Some teachers are slow in entering grades but they are giving feedback directly to the student if the student request it. Some of the teachers will take personal interest in the students and that really facilitates the learning process! It was the perfect school for me. I was ready for my college experience.
Read 103 Reviews

• A+

• 635 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakwood High School

• Oakwood City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 125

Alum: As an alumni, I would say my overall experience at Oakwood was great. A majority of the teachers I had were engaging and enthusiastic about the material they were teaching. Some examples include, but are not limited to: Matt Deters, Brian Martin, Connie Abner, Brooks-Hedstrom, Amy Ostdiek, Fred Schmitz. These teachers go out of their way to help students-- whether it focuses on school material or just life advice in general. Some other teachers.. Not so much. Albeit, when applying to colleges, I felt that the guidance department didn't exactly give a damn about you unless you were "gifted" or in the running to become Salutatorian or Valedictorian. Kind of a shame average students get put on the back burner. Overall, the academics were challenging but engaging as well-- I've already applied some of the knowledge from my AP Comparative Government class in real life scenarios. Cool!
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• A+

• 728 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Centerville High School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 334

Senior: Really great school for learning at high levels if you choose to. At Centerville hHigh School there are great block programs where selected juniors and seniors get to take major specific classes such as the one I’m in now. I am in the Engineering block program and I have learned a lot about designing, machining, and wiring in my class. I have had a great experience so far! I am also taking Honors Physics two this year as a senior. I am thankful that the students at Centerville have the option to take such a high level course in high school.
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• A+

• 2,775 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harman Elementary School

• Oakwood City School District, OH
• 1-6

• A+

• 445 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Oakwood Junior High School

• Oakwood City School District, OH
• 7-8

• A+

• 346 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Smith Elementary School

• Oakwood City School District, OH
• PK, 1-6

• A+

• 471 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archbishop Alter High School

• Private School
• Kettering, OH
• 9-12
• 178

Alum: I like that Alter prepared me well for college, not only academically but as a person as well. The teachers there are more than willing to help you at anytime if you are having trouble with anything. They have many clubs and acitivities you can get involved with during your time there. The sports teams are amazing and teach you how to preservere to reach your goals. When I went there I felt very safe going anywhere on campus at any point in time.
The only thing I would change about Alter would be facilities. They're not always as clean as I would like them to be. We are also not a very diverse school, which is something I would love to see!
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• A

• 632 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Dr. John Hole Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 344 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

W.O. Cline Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 411 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stingley Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 255 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carroll High School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 115

Parent: Carroll High School is engaged in developing its students in all aspects, education, personal lives, and community. Each student comes away from Carroll knowing they are part of a community that is inclusive and driven. Challenging curriculum ensures students are more than prepared for anything after graduation, whether it be college or military, they are ready!
Read 115 Reviews

• A

• 765 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hadley E. Watts Middle School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 725 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School

• Private School
• Dayton, OH
• 9-12
• 186

Parent: My first two children were very prepared for college and will both graduate in 4 years with minimal college loan debt. They were able to engage in college-level athletics, performing arts, ministry departments, and club leadership opportunities. Both value their CJ academic as well as diversity of community as key reasons for their success! Two more now follow as current students and I see the same positive experiences with air conditioning and new facilities. God Bless and Go Eagles!
Read 186 Reviews

• A

• 681 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Magsig Middle School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 592 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Indian Riffle Elementary School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• PK, K-5

• A

• 554 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Weller Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 493 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Normandy Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 453 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orchard Park Elementary School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• K-5

• A

• 329 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Kettering Fairmont High School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• 9-12
• 387

Alum: I had the pleasure of knowing a great deal of my teachers at Fairmont very personally. They were caring, attentive, and always expressed a desire to help myself and my classmates better ourselves. However, although I witnessed major changes in the involvement of our administrators in my time there, in my first few years at Fairmont, there were many incidents that occurred with underclassmen creating disruptions and problems during classes in which I felt that the administration did not make enough of an effort to get to the root of why those students acted out in the first place. Our administration was severely disconnected from our student body.
Read 387 Reviews

• A

• 2,346 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Prass Elementary School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• K-5

• A

• 421 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Beavertown Elementary School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• K-5

• A

• 349 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Driscoll Elementary School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 2-5

• A

• 271 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tower Heights Middle School

• Centerville City School District, OH
• 6-8

• A

• 530 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Southdale Elementary School

• Kettering City School District, OH
• K-5
• 1

Works Here: Southdale Elementary is a fantastic school with a dedicated staff. The school is innovative and focuses on STEAM education. Great community!
Read 1 Review

• A-

• 575 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio