For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,346 students in 45405, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 45405, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45405, OH are Deca Prep, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School and Richard Allen Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45405 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45405, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45405, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deca Prep
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Linwood St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Richard Allen Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Willowwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Gr: 7-9 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Gem City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45405, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45405, OH include Deca Prep, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School and Richard Allen Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in 45405?
5 public schools are located in 45405.
What percentage of students in 45405 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 45405 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45405?
45405 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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