For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,681 students in Clayton, OH (there are , serving 267 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Clayton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton, OH are Northmont Middle School and Northmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Clayton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northmont Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4810 National Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6500
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6500
Grades: 7-8
| 743 students
Rank: #22.
Northmont High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4916 National Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6000
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,371 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 National Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6750
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 832-6750
Grades: PK-1
| 837 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miami Valley Ctc
Vocational School
6800 Hoke Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 837-7781
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 837-7781
Grades: 6-12
| 1,706 students
Rank: n/an/a
Miami Valley Ctc Alternative
Vocational School
6800 Hoke Rd
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 226-1741
Clayton, OH 45315
(937) 226-1741
Grades: 10-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clayton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Clayton, OH include Northmont Middle School and Northmont High School.
How many public schools are located in Clayton?
5 public schools are located in Clayton.
What percentage of students in Clayton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Clayton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Clayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clayton include: Miami Valley Ctc Alternative vs. Miami Valley Ctc
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