For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,056 students in 45431, OH (there are 5 private schools, serving 835 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 45431, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45431, OH are Shaw Elementary School, Saville Elementary School and Beverly Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45431 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45431, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45431, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3560 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Saville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Burkhardt Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Enright Ave
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Gr: K-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Old Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6630
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6630
Gr: K-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
3038 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 458-2360
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 458-2360
Gr: PK | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Old Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6603
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6603
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45431, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45431, OH include Shaw Elementary School, Saville Elementary School and Beverly Gardens Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45431?
6 public schools are located in 45431.
What percentage of students in 45431 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 45431 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45431?
45431 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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