Elementary School Beavercreek, OH

Choosing an elementary school for your child is one of the biggest decisions a Beavercreek family makes. You want a place that takes academics seriously, keeps your child curious rather than stressed, and actually knows them as a person. First School offers exactly that: a Montessori-based elementary education that carries children from kindergarten through the elementary years, guided by certified educators who treat each student as an individual.

We’re located at 7659 McEwen Rd, Dayton, OH 45459, just a short drive from Beavercreek and easily reached from across the greater Dayton area.

An Elementary School That Knows Your Child

In a lot of elementary schools, kids can get lost in the crowd. Here they don’t. Lessons are tailored to where each student actually is, so your child is challenged without being rushed and supported without being held back. The result is a classroom where children stay engaged, build real confidence, and keep the love of learning that too many programs quietly drain away, without the test stress that wears young learners down.

What Sets Our Elementary Program Apart

Our approach looks a little different from a traditional elementary classroom, and families tell us that difference is exactly why their kids thrive:

• Individualized, rigorous learning: each child works at a pace that’s both demanding and right for them.
• Multi-age classrooms: a three-year cycle with the same teacher builds leadership, mentorship, and a strong sense of community.
• Teachers as guides: educators mentor and observe rather than lecture, fostering independence and self-discovery.
• The whole child: academic growth goes hand in hand with social, emotional, and physical development.
• A lasting love of learning: students stay curious and motivated year after year.

A Seamless Path From the Early Years

Many Beavercreek families start with us long before elementary, in toddler care, preschool, and Pre-K at our Creative World of Montessori campus, and love that their child never has to start over. Children step into kindergarten and elementary already knowing how to focus, work independently, and enjoy learning, then continue that same path all the way through.

Come visit First School to see our elementary classrooms in action and discover why Beavercreek families across the greater Dayton area choose an elementary school that grows with their child.