For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,470 students in 45417, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 246 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 45417, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45417, OH are Blairwood Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Jefferson Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blairwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
Rank: #44.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Grades: K-6
| 329 students
Rank: #55.
Thurgood Marshall High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4447 Hoover Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-6610
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
45417, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Grades: PK
| 280 students
General Chappie James Leadership Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
Watkins Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
4401 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Grades: K-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45417, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45417, OH include Blairwood Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School and Jefferson Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in 45417, OH?
5 public schools are located in 45417, OH.
What percentage of students in 45417, OH go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 45417, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45417, OH?
45417, OH public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
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