Dayton Regional STEM School vs Montgomery Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Regional STEM School
Kettering · Public high · Grades 6–12
801 students
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
237 students
| Measure | Dayton Regional STEM School Kettering, Ohio | Montgomery Preparatory Academy Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 802 | #1688 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #1132 of 16,910 | #49564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 801 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 12% |
| city | Kettering | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Regional STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 9.6).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 12%).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •Montgomery Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.0).
- •Dayton Regional STEM School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 237.
- •Dayton Regional STEM School is a public school while Montgomery Preparatory Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton Regional STEM School better than Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Regional STEM School ranks higher (80.9 vs 9.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dayton Regional STEM School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Regional STEM School: 801. Montgomery Preparatory Academy: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Regional STEM School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy rank in Ohio?
Dayton Regional STEM School is 61st of 802 and Montgomery Preparatory Academy is 1688th of 1,713 among high schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).