Oakwood City
Schools
Oakwood City Schools is the Dayton area's most intimate and highest-performing district — just 2,030 students across 5 schools with a 98.3% graduation rate. With 87% math and 90% reading proficiency, Oakwood consistently ranks among the best in Ohio. The Difference is Clear in a district where small size means every student is known.
5★
State Rating
2,030
Students
16:1
Student:Teacher
98%
Graduation Rate
5
Schools Total
All five Oakwood schools.
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Oakwood operates just five schools — one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools. This small structure is part of what makes the district special.
Oakwood High School
National Blue Ribbon School. Small class sizes, strong AP offerings, and a tight-knit community where teachers know every student by name.
Oakwood Junior High School
Seamless transition from elementary to high school. Known for academic rigor and strong parent engagement.
Edwin D. Smith Elementary
One of three elementary schools. Strong foundation in reading and math with small class sizes.
Harman Elementary
Serves the central Oakwood community with a focus on early literacy and STEM.
Lange School
The Julian & Marjorie Lange School. Rounds out the elementary offerings with personalized instruction.
Top test scores in the metro.
87%
Math Proficiency
vs. 52% state average
90%
Reading Proficiency
vs. 59% state average
98%
Graduation Rate
Highest in the metro
Oakwood's test scores are the highest in the Dayton metro — 35 points above the state math average and 31 points above in reading. The small district size means no student gets lost in the crowd.
The Oakwood neighborhood.
Oakwood is a small, self-contained city adjacent to Dayton and Kettering. The entire city feeds into Oakwood schools — one district, one community.
Historic Oakwood
$390K–$600K+
Tree-lined boulevards, landmark architecture, and one of Ohio's most desirable small-city atmospheres. Stroll Far Hills Avenue for shops and restaurants.
South Oakwood / Patterson Rd
$350K–$475K
More accessible price points with the same school access. A mix of mid-century and updated homes near the Kettering border.
Oakwood schools — common questions.
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