For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,227 students in 45417, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45417, OH are Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Blairwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5682
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-5682
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45417, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45417, OH include Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45417?
4 public elementary schools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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