For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 677 students in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public school in South Park is Emerson Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Park, Dayton, OH public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 South Park, Dayton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton, OH include Emerson Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton?
the neighborhood of South Park, Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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