For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 461 students in 45417, OH.
The top ranked public middle school in 45417, OH is Jefferson Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2701 S Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5691
Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
45417, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Gr: PK | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
4401 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45417, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45417, OH include Jefferson Jr./sr. High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45417?
2 public middle schools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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