Best 45417 Ohio Public Preschools (2026)

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)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1923 W 3rd St
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:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Oakridge Dr
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
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

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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