| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood City School District | Dayton | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 2,049 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brookville Local School District | Brookville | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,476 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Centerville City School District | Dayton | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 8,266 | 12 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kettering City School District | Dayton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 7,766 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Northmont City School District | Clayton | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 4,702 | 9 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Valley View Local School District | Farmersville | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,745 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Vandalia-Butler City School District | Vandalia | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 2,874 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Miamisburg City School District | Miamisburg | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 5,012 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| New Lebanon Local School District | New Lebanon | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,090 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mad River Local School District | Dayton | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 3,758 | 9 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Huber Heights City School District | Dayton | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 5,903 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Carrollton City School District | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3,353 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northridge Local School District | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 1,565 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Dayton City School District | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 12,075 | 28 | PK–12 | 11 |
| Jefferson Township Local School District | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 279 | 3 | K–12 | 0 |
| Trotwood-Madison City School District | Dayton | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 2,558 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Montgomery County compares
Together they enroll 64,471 students across 132 schools. The largest is Dayton City School District with 12,075 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Ohio average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County has 16 public school districts covering 33 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montgomery County is Oakwood City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Ohio State Tests 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Ohio. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montgomery County, OH?
16 school districts serve zip codes in Montgomery County, OH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montgomery County, OH?
Of the districts serving Montgomery County, Oakwood City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Ohio school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Ohio reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Ohio and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Ohio only, never across state lines.