For the 2025 school year, there are 133 public schools serving 64,156 students in Dayton, OH (there are 62 private schools, serving 10,485 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 High School and Oakwood Junior High 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 44% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Grades: 1-6
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 668 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Grades: 7-8
| 305 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #55.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9600 Sheehan Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Grades: 2-5
| 527 students
Rank: #66.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Grades: 1-6
| 514 students
Rank: #77.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2942 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7588
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7588
Grades: K-5
| 705 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #99.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Five Points
(Math: 84% | 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
Grades: 2-5
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Grades: 2-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairbrook Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1414.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #1616.
Stingley Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Grades: 2-5
| 299 students
Rank: #1717.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3601 Jonathon Dr
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7597
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7597
Grades: K-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1818.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #1919.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Grades: 4-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2020.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3560 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Centerville High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,792 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #2323.
Saville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Burkhardt Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
Rank: #2424.
Driscoll Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Grades: 2-5
| 279 students
Rank: #2525.
Herman K Ankeney Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4085 Shakertown Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #2626.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #2727.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #2828.
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
Grades: 2-5
| 469 students
Rank: #2929.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1791 Wilene Dr
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #3030.
W O Cline Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Virginia Ave
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Grades: 2-5
| 472 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #3232.
Beavercreek High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2660 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Grades: 9-12
| 1,632 students
Rank: #3333.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #3434.
Brantwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Schwinn Dr
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 237-4270
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 237-4270
Grades: K-4
| 346 students
Rank: #3535.
Van Buren Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3775 Shroyer Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1800
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
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Dayton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
132 Alaska St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
3700 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 296-7180
Grades: PK
| 76 students
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
1 Elizabeth Place
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 853-0560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8388 Paragon Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
834 Randolph St
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 263-3937
Grades: K-11
| 222 students
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Grades: K-2
| 176 students
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Grades: 1-8
| 6 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Grades: PK
| 280 students
5833 Student St
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 435-2211
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 435-2211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
300 College Park Ave
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5990
Grades: 9-11
| 222 students
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Grades: K-7
| 255 students
215 S Paul Laurence Dunbar St
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-6210
Grades: 7-8
| 341 students
2408 Philadelphia Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-6050
Grades: 8
| 159 students
650 East Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6090
Grades: 1-5
| 585 students
3846 Vance Rd
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 859-5121
Grades: 1-5
| 168 students
Gardendale Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1733 N Gettysburg Ave
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Dayton, OH 45427
(937) 268-6636
Grades: 1-12
| 69 students
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2101 Hickorydale Dr
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4840
Grades: PK-7
| 280 students
5954 Longford Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6300
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 50 students
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 85 students
140 North Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-2323
Grades: 9-11
| 36 students
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45418
(937) 835-5691
Grades: 3-12
| 17 students
1223 N Euclid Ave
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Dayton, OH 45407
(937) 542-5040
Grades: PK-4
| 166 students
5758 Harshmanville Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6392
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
5363 Tilbury Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6370
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Grades: PK-7
| 506 students
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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 High School and Oakwood Junior High 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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