For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 812 students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public schools in Hillcrest are Richard Allen Preparatory and Edwin Joel Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton, OH (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Willowwood Drive
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-5740
Gr: 7-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton, OH include Richard Allen Preparatory and Edwin Joel Brown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton?
the neighborhood of Hillcrest, Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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