Best Public Schools in 45405 (Dayton, OH) (2025-26)

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Best 45405 Ohio Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,299 students in 45405, OH (there are , serving 92 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 45405, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).

The top ranked public schools in 45405, OH are Deca Prep, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School and Richard Allen Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 45405 have an score of 25% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and score of 32% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45405, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.

Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).

Best 45405, OH Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Deca Prep

Charter School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
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200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110

Gr: K-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

River's Edge Montessori Elementary School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
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108 Linwood St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640

Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Rank: #33.

Richard Allen Preparatory

Charter School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
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545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800

Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #44.

Edwin Joel Brown Middle School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
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31 Willowwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740

Gr: 7-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #55.

Gem City Career Prep High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841

Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 45405 Ohio

45405, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Charles L Loos Elementary School (Closed 2010)

45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190

Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

E J Brown Elementary School (Closed 2004)

48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440

Gr: K-6 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 86%

Steam Academy Of Dayton (Closed 2023)

545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063

Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Valerie Prek-6 School (Closed 2023)

4020 Bradwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5690

Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 45405, OH?

The top ranked public schools in 45405, OH include Deca Prep, River's Edge Montessori Elementary School and Richard Allen Preparatory.

How many public schools are located in 45405?

5 public schools are located in 45405.

What percentage of students in 45405 go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in 45405 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in 45405?

45405 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).