Best 45459 Ohio Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,860 students in 45459, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH are Tower Heights Middle School, Hadley E Watts Middle School and Magsig Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45459 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45459, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best 45459, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH include Tower Heights Middle School, Hadley E Watts Middle School and Magsig Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45459?
3 public middle schools are located in 45459.
What is the racial composition of students in 45459?
45459 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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