For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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