For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,363 students in 45420, OH (there are 3 private schools, serving 731 private students). 85% 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45420, OH Public Schools (2026)
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 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 801 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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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?
85% 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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