Dayton City School District
School District · Dayton, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
28
15 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
28
15 elem, 3 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,177
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Dayton City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dayton City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stivers School for the Arts
Dayton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Eastmont Elementary School
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#560 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,177
+$6,520 vs Ohio median
District size
12,441 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Dayton City ranks #560 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Dayton City's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are River's Edge Montessori Elementary School (7.6/10), Stivers School for the Arts (7.0/10), and Eastmont Elementary School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Dayton City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River's Edge Montessori Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Stivers School for the Arts | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Eastmont Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Kemp Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Westwood Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Horace Mann Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Ruskin Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Valerie Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Kiser Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Edison Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 28 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dayton City
Dayton City is a Dayton, Ohio school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 12,441 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $21,177 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Dayton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is River's Edge Montessori Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Dayton City students show an average math proficiency of 29.0% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Dayton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dayton City with test data.
Schools in Dayton City
28 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 8
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 12,441
- Teachers (FTE)
- 848
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dayton City?
Dayton City has 28 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Dayton City?
The average composite rating for Dayton City is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Dayton City?
Dayton City spends $21,177 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dayton City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dayton City is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dayton City?
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dayton City with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Dayton City?
Across schools in Dayton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Dayton City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Dayton City has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 28 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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