For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,876 students in 45405, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 45405 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45405, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45405, OH Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45405, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45405, OH include Deca Prep, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School and Richard Allen Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45405?
3 public elementary schools are located in 45405.
What is the racial composition of students in 45405?
45405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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