The Xenia area offers physician families multiple pathways to academic excellence. While Xenia Community Schools provides solid public education with several schools earning statewide recognition, the surrounding communities of Beavercreek and Bellbrook–Sugarcreek rank among Ohio’s top public school districts. Private school options range from faith-based academies to the region’s premier independent college-preparatory school. Higher education resources include Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, the University of Dayton, and several other colleges within easy commuting distance. Many physician families choose to live in Beavercreek or Bellbrook specifically for school quality while maintaining a short commute to Greene Memorial Hospital.
Xenia Community Schools serves approximately 3,738 students across eight schools with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1. State test scores show 46% math proficiency and 56% reading proficiency. The district earned multiple “Best Schools” badges in 2024, with several schools ranking well statewide.
Beavercreek City Schools ranks among the top public school districts in the Dayton region, serving 8,008 students. The district ranks #74 of 607 Ohio districts and #6 in the Dayton area. Student outcomes significantly exceed state averages, with 73% math proficiency and 78% reading proficiency.
Bellbrook–Sugarcreek ranks #1 in Greene County and among the top 10% of Ohio school districts. Academic outcomes are exceptional, with 82% math proficiency and 80% reading proficiency. The district ranks in the top 5% statewide for math proficiency and graduation rate.
Private school options appeal to physician families seeking alternative educational philosophies, religious instruction, or smaller class sizes. Tuition typically ranges from $8,500 to $27,900, remaining accessible at physician income levels.
Legacy Christian Academy is a non-denominational Christian school serving Pre-K through 12 on the Athletes in Action Campus. The school enrolls approximately 575 students with a 12:1 student–teacher ratio. Accredited by ACSI and Cognia, Legacy reports that 86% of graduates attend four-year colleges.
The Miami Valley School is the region’s premier independent, non-sectarian college-preparatory school, ranked #1 in the Dayton area for private education, STEM, and college preparation. The school emphasizes experiential learning through its Immersion Method and maintains a 6:1 student–teacher ratio.
Catholic education options are provided by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, including several respected high schools in the Dayton area.
Yellow Springs offers progressive education through The Antioch School, a Pre-K through 6th grade program emphasizing child-centered learning, outdoor education, and democratic governance. Additional alternatives include Montessori programs and Spring Valley Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist school.
The Dayton region provides extensive higher education resources supporting physician families, spouses, and college-bound students.
Ohio’s College Credit Plus program allows high school students to earn college credit at little or no cost. Greene County Public Library and regional university libraries provide extensive educational programming and research resources. Museums such as the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery complement classroom learning.
The Xenia area offers physician families an educational ecosystem defined by choice, quality, and accessibility. Whether prioritizing top-ranked public districts, elite private preparation, faith-based instruction, or progressive education, families can align schooling with their values while maintaining a short, manageable commute and strong community ties.
