Oakwood City School District
School District · Dayton, Ohio
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,030
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,030
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Evaluating Oakwood City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oakwood 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.
Harman Elementary School
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oakwood Junior High School
Dayton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Smith Elementary School
Dayton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#37 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.3
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,315
+$658 vs Ohio median
District size
2,030 students
Larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Oakwood City ranks #37 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Oakwood City's schools with real test data average 9.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Harman Elementary School (9.6/10), Oakwood Junior High School (9.6/10), and Smith Elementary School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Oakwood City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harman Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Oakwood Junior High School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Smith Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Oakwood High School | 8.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oakwood City
Oakwood City is a Dayton, Ohio school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 2,030 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. District-level spending was $15,315 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, Oakwood City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Harman Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Oakwood City students show an average math proficiency of 92.2% and ELA proficiency of 92.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oakwood City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oakwood City with test data.
Schools in Oakwood City
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,030
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- District spending per student
- $15,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oakwood City?
Oakwood City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oakwood City?
The average composite rating for Oakwood City is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Oakwood City?
Oakwood City's district-level spending was $15,315 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oakwood City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oakwood City is 16:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oakwood City?
Harman Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Oakwood City with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Oakwood City?
Across schools in Oakwood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 92.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 92.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oakwood City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Oakwood City has an average school rating of 8.6/10 across 5 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
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 92.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 92.6%
How we rate schools
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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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