For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,311 students in 45402, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45402, OH are Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy, Dayton Business Technology High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 45402 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in 45402, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 45402, OH Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Dayton Business Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
348 W 1st St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Dayton Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
City Day Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-8130
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-8130
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 45402, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 45402, OH include Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy, Dayton Business Technology High School and Liberty High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 45402?
5 public charter schools are located in 45402.
What is the racial composition of students in 45402?
45402 public charter schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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