For the 2025 school year, there are 133 public schools serving 64,156 students in Dayton, OH (there are 62 private schools, serving 10,443 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Dayton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, OH are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood Junior High School and Indian Riffle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, OH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Gr: 1-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Gr: 7-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Gr: 1-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9600 Sheehan Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Gr: 2-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Prass Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2601 Parklawn Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Five Points
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Gr: 2-5 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2942 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7588
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7588
Gr: K-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Gr: 2-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Fairbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Gr: K-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Stingley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Gr: 2-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Beavertown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2700 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3560 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Jonathon Dr
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7597
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7597
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Gr: 4-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
W O Cline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Virginia Ave
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Gr: 2-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2222.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2323.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Herman K Ankeney Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4085 Shakertown Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2525.
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Gr: 2-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Centerville High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,792 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Saville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Burkhardt Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2828.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2929.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Wilene Dr
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3131.
Driscoll Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Gr: 2-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Enright Ave
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3333.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Beavercreek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2660 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Gr: 9-12 | 1,632 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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Dayton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
132 Alaska St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
3700 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Gr: PK | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1 Elizabeth Place
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Gr: 9-12
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
834 Randolph St
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Gr: K-11 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 222:1
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Gr: K-2 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 1-8 | 6 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Gr: PK | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 86%
300 College Park Ave
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Gr: 9-11 | 222 students Minority enrollment: 82%
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Gr: K-7 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
215 S Paul Laurence Dunbar St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2408 Philadelphia Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Gr: 8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
650 East Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Gr: 1-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
3846 Vance Rd
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 1-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Gardendale Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1733 N Gettysburg Ave
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Gr: 1-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Grace A Greene Academy @ Longfellow Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
503 Edison St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6910
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6910
2101 Hickorydale Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Gr: PK-7 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Gr: 9-11 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1223 N Euclid Ave
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Gr: PK-4 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1401 Leo St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
5758 Harshmanville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
5363 Tilbury Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Gr: PK-7 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, OH include Harman Elementary School, Oakwood Junior High School and Indian Riffle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
133 public schools are located in Dayton.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dayton include: Van Buren Middle School vs. Kettering Middle School, Kettering Middle School vs. Van Buren Middle School, Centerville Primary Village South vs. Centerville Primary Village North
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