Oakwood Elementary School

Oakwood Elementary School serves 297 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in Oakwood, Ohio. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1, keeping class sizes relatively small across its grade levels. Academically, Oakwood Elementary stands out sharply from its peers.

It ranks 4th among 1,742 elementary schools in Ohio and 11th out of 3,440 Ohio public schools overall — performance that places it ahead of every other public school in the state by composite measure. MySchoolScout rates the school Exceptional, with an academic score of 9.6 and a growth score of 9.7 out of 10. That growth score signals students are making strong year-over-year gains, not just performing well on a single snapshot.

Within its own district, Oakwood Elementary ranks first among all four Paulding Exempted Village schools. Parents comparing elementary options in Ohio will find few schools with data this consistent across both achievement and growth. The combination of a high academic baseline and a near-perfect growth rating suggests the school is effectively serving students at multiple starting points.

For families prioritizing documented academic outcomes, Oakwood Elementary sits at the top of a very large field.

Located in a rural area, Oakwood Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.