For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,814 students in 45415, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 45415, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH are Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and North Dayton School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45415 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45415, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45415, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-6 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
North Dayton School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Turner Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Gr: K-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Sue Ann Blvd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
The Dayton School
Charter School
3237 West Siebethnaler Ave
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
45415, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45415
(877) 644-6338
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
400 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-0117
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-0117
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH include Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and North Dayton School Of Discovery.
How many public schools are located in 45415?
7 public schools are located in 45415.
What percentage of students in 45415 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 45415 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45415?
45415 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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