Public schools in Kettering, OH
12 open public schools with an address in Kettering, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,315
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Kettering public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Kettering, OH: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,315 students, an average of 693 per school. The largest campus is Kettering Fairmont High School (2,445 students), and the largest elementary school is J F Kennedy Elementary School (602).
Kettering City School District operates the most schools here (11), and 2 regular districts have at least one Kettering campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Kettering
Elementary schools in Kettering
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beavertown Elementary School Kettering City School District | PK–05 | 380 | 18.5:1 | |
| Greenmont Elementary School Kettering City School District | PK–05 | 265 | 16.4:1 | |
| Indian Riffle Elementary School Kettering City School District | PK–05 | 521 | 16.4:1 | |
| J F Kennedy Elementary School Kettering City School District | PK–05 | 602 | 17.3:1 | |
| Oakview Elementary School Kettering City School District | PK–05 | 477 | 16.3:1 | |
| Orchard Park Elementary School Kettering City School District | KG–05 | 294 | 12.8:1 | |
| Prass Elementary School Kettering City School District | KG–05 | 420 | 16.4:1 | |
| Southdale Elementary School Kettering City School District | KG–05 | 530 | 20.3:1 |
Middle schools in Kettering
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Middle School Kettering City School District | 06–08 | 982 | 14.3:1 | |
| Van Buren Middle School Kettering City School District | 06–08 | 598 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Kettering
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Fairmont High School Kettering City School District | 09–12 | 2,445 | 18.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Kettering
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Regional STEM Schools Dayton Regional STEM Schools | KG–12 | 801 | 19.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.9%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black9.1%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Kettering schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,315 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Kettering
How many public schools are in Kettering, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Kettering: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 8,315 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Kettering?
Schools with an address in Kettering belong to 2 education agencies, led by Kettering City School District (11 schools), Dayton Regional STEM Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Kettering?
Kettering Fairmont High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Kettering, with 2,445 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Kettering?
No school with an address in Kettering is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Ohio.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Kettering schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Kettering public schools is 16.4:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Kettering guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Ohio cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Ohio cities