For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,289 students in 45417, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 45417, OH are Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood 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 8% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Preschools (2025-26)
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: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Blairwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
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 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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 preschools in 45417, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 45417, OH include Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 45417?
4 public preschools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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