Valley Elementary School

Posted: May 1, 2026

Our experience with this school has been incredibly disappointing. As a military family, our children have attended multiple elementary schools, and this has been the most challenging by far.

One of the biggest issues is the school’s location. The school is situated in a way that makes arrival and dismissal extremely difficult, and the lack of structure during drop off only adds to the problem. Carpool procedures are not consistently enforced, leading to unsafe and disorganized situations such as parents stopping in the middle of the line and allowing children to exit on the traffic side. With only a short drop off window for a school of this size, the process is often chaotic.

Beyond logistics, we’ve also had concerns about the overall environment. On more than one occasion, our children have had personal items stolen from their backpacks during the school day. Additionally, we have found the support for students with special needs to be lacking and in our experience our children’s special needs teachers have not demonstrated the level of patience or support that students who need extra help deserve.

The school claims to have a zero tolerance bullying policy, however there appears to be no consequences given to those who bully or behave poorly towards their classmates. We have never encountered this many challenges at a school before, and it has been very disheartening.

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Excellent school. Teachers are caring and well educated in the latest and best school strategies.

Posted: March 15, 2015

Excellent principal and staff! Teachers willing to work with you for the best needs of your child. Active PTO that plays a big part at the school. Technology is important and up to date! We love Valley!

Posted: November 17, 2013

Valley has been a wonderful neighborhood school for our three children. The teachers are committed to excellence and regularly communicate home via email and classroom newsletters. The office staff is friendly and helpful and our new principal has been a breath of fresh air. He is available, organized and regularly communicates home about ongoings of the school, district and PTO needs and happenings. As the state standards change for teachers and students, I can only say that Valley staff has adjusted their expectations and performed accordingly. I highly recommend Valley to new families in Beavercreek with school aged children.

Posted: May 6, 2012

Wow, what an amazing school! Both of my children attended Valley and both received a top-notch education. They went on to Ankeney and were very prepared. All the teachers my children had were caring, professional and prepared. Yes, my children had homework, but I expected and wanted that. The homework was never excessive. Valley's Ohio Achievement Assessment scores for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades are always higher than any other elementary in Beavercreek!! The teachers know how to prepare the students. Everything that is on the OAA test is in the curriculum, so if the teachers are preparing the students for the test...they are doing their jobs!!

Posted: March 12, 2012

My husband and myself grew up in Beavercreek (I went to Valley and he went to Fairbrook) I was so excited for my kids to start attending Valley. BOY what a disappointment!! My daughter has had problems with being bullied and her teacher has not helped AT ALL. The principal is NOT a leader, she is more interested in being like then being a actual principal. My son was reading at a 1st grade level in Kindergarten and once again BOY was a let down. His teacher justed pushed him aside because he was already surpassing where he should be at. Some teachers at Valley are Excellant and really has the kids best interest in mind but others they just come because they have to because its their job. I am disappointed with how they have treated my daughter and the lack of protecting her even after many many meeting with principal, teachers and counselor. Sadly, the principal does not have control of the school. and 5th grade has been the most disappointing all teachers need to stop acting like they are in the miltary and help the kids prepare for middle school. Can't for ALL my kids to get out of VALLEY!!!!!

Posted: April 13, 2011

I have 3 children in Valley Elementary, we love it. My children love their teachers and I have been really impressed with this school. We are getting ready to move away and my children and I are very sad to leave this school district. The teachers are very supportive and caring toward my children knowing we have to move.

Posted: February 27, 2011

Not only do I absolutely love working at Valley, my own children attended Valley and have gone on to do exceptionally well in high school, college, and graduate school. The staff at Valley truly care about their students and work hard to meet their needs.

Posted: May 10, 2010

Lack of Leadership is my biggest complaint. Principal is too busy trying to look cute and direct traffic everyday. She tries to too hard to be a friend instead of a leader. Communication is very poor. They expect children to remember everything. This school is out of touch with reality. Two hours of homework is outrageous. Too many older teachers who are way out of touch with reality. I can't tell you how many times I've heard, 'that's how we've always done it here at Valley.' The younger teachers atleast recognize current family situationsand understand that two hours of homework is ridiculious. 6th gr shouldn't be easier than 5th. We are military and have been in other schools. From day one, this school has lacked a personality and friendliness. This school district claims to be 'excellent' in ratings, however, if you teach from the previous tests, the scores will be higher.

Posted: May 27, 2007