For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,173 students in 45420, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH are Dayton Regional Stem School, Kettering Middle School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45420 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45420, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45420, OH Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kettering Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-6460
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-6460
Gr: 7-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH include Dayton Regional Stem School, Kettering Middle School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 45420?
4 public middle schools are located in 45420.
What is the racial composition of students in 45420?
45420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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