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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Montgomery County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 106 public elementary schools serving 48,277 students in Montgomery County, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, OH are Harman Elementary School, Indian Riffle Elementary School and Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Gr: 1-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Brookville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3 Blue Pride Dr
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6796
Gr: PK-3 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Sheehan Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Gr: 2-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Prass Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2601 Parklawn Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Five Points
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Gr: 2-5 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Gr: 2-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Fairbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Stingley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Gr: 2-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Beavertown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Brookville Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Blue Pride Drive
Brookville, OH 45309
(937) 833-6731
Gr: 4-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1717.
Northmoor Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4421 Old Salem Rd
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6800
Gr: 2-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
W O Cline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Virginia Ave
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Gr: 2-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2020.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Herman K Ankeney Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4085 Shakertown Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2323.
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Gr: 2-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2424.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2525.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2626.
Union Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
418 W Martindale Rd
Englewood, OH 45322
(937) 832-6700
Gr: 2-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2727.
Mound Intermediate School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1108 Range Ave
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-4641
Gr: 3-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dixie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 W Main St
New Lebanon, OH 45345
(937) 687-3511
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Mark Twain Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
822 N 9th St
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 866-2581
Gr: K-2 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Driscoll Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Gr: 2-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Demmitt Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 E National Rd
Vandalia, OH 45377
(937) 415-6500
Gr: 1-2 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Medlar View Primary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Medlar Rd
Miamisburg, OH 45342
(937) 865-5257
Gr: PK-2 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3333.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-7 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3535.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3775 Shroyer Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, OH include Harman Elementary School, Indian Riffle Elementary School and Smith Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
109 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?

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