For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,865 students in 45426, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 45426, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45426, OH are Madison Park Elementary School, Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy and Trotwood-madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45426 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45426, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45426, OH Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4456
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4456
Gr: 2-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Shiloh Springs Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4100
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4100
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Trotwood-madison Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0017
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0017
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Trotwood-madison High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4440 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4908
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4908
Gr: 9-12 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Ram Nation Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3594 N Snyder Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Westbrooke Village
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Westford Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Gr: 3-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Gr: PK-1 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
45426, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
6500 Westford Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Gr: PK | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1250 Olive Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0761
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0761
Gr: 1-6 | 228 students Minority enrollment: 69%
5600 Elgin Roof Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0959
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0959
Gr: K-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45426, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45426, OH include Madison Park Elementary School, Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy and Trotwood-madison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45426?
7 public schools are located in 45426.
What percentage of students in 45426 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 45426 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45426?
45426 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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