For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,468 students in 45405, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45405, OH are Deca Prep, Richard Allen Preparatory and Gem City Career Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 45405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 45405, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 45405, OH Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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 charter schools in 45405, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45405, OH include Deca Prep, Richard Allen Preparatory and Gem City Career Prep High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 45405?
3 public charter schools are located in 45405.
What is the racial composition of students in 45405?
45405 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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