For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,347 students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Belmont are Montgomery Preparatory Academy and Belmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton, OH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton, OH include Montgomery Preparatory Academy and Belmont High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton?
the neighborhood of Belmont, Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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