For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,079 students in 45417, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in 45417, OH are Roosevelt Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 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
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 preschools in 45417, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in 45417, OH include Roosevelt Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 45417?
3 public preschools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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