For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,612 students in 45402, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45402, OH are Harold Schnell Elementary School, Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center and Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45402 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45402, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45402, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harold Schnell Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5995 Student St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 2-3 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 5-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 N Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-4540
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-4540
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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%
200 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-4598
Gr: 5 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45402, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45402, OH include Harold Schnell Elementary School, Mad River Local Schools Remote Learning Center and Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45402?
6 public elementary schools are located in 45402.
What is the racial composition of students in 45402?
45402 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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