For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,349 students in 45420, OH (there are , serving 702 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 45420, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45420, OH are Indian Riffle Elementary School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Greenmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45420 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45420, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45420, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Kettering Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
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 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
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 | 1,124 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45420, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45420, OH include Indian Riffle Elementary School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Greenmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 45420?
7 public schools are located in 45420.
What percentage of students in 45420 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 45420 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45420?
45420 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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