For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,303 students in 45410, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 174 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 45410, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45410, OH are Emerson Academy, Dayton Smart Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45410 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45410, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45410, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Grades: K-8
| 667 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Smart Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Rank: #33.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
407 Ambrose Ct
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5680
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5680
Grades: PK-6
| 552 students
45410, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-7355
Grades: K-7
| 255 students
401 Nassau St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5140
Grades: PK-7
| 506 students
275 Mcclure St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5640
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5640
Grades: PK-6
| 453 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45410, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45410, OH include Emerson Academy, Dayton Smart Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45410?
3 public schools are located in 45410.
What percentage of students in 45410 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 45410 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45410?
45410 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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