For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,299 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 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), 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 34% (majority Black).
Best 45405, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deca Prep
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Grades: K-8
| 938 students
Rank: #22.
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Linwood St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Grades: PK-6
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Allen Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Grades: K-8
| 441 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 297 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
45405, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
4020 Bradwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5690
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5690
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
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 34% (majority Black).
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