For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,502 students in 45405, OH.
The top ranked public charter schools in 45405, OH are Deca Prep, Richard Allen Preparatory and Gem City Career Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 45405 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 45405, OH have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 67% (majority Black).
Best 45405, OH Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deca Prep
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Gr: K-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Richard Allen Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Gem City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
45405, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
45 Wampler Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5190
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
48 W Parkwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4440
Gr: K-6 | 564 students Minority enrollment: 86%
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 262-7063
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4020 Bradwood Dr
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5690
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 charter schools in 45405, OH?
The top ranked public charter schools in 45405, OH include Deca Prep, Richard Allen Preparatory and Gem City Career Prep High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 45405?
3 public charter schools are located in 45405.
What is the racial composition of students in 45405?
45405 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 67% (majority Black).
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