For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,060 students in 45415, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 90 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 45415, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH are Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45415 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45415, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45415, OH Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-7 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
North Dayton School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Turner Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
250 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4751 Sue Ann Blvd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-4298
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-4298
Gr: K-5 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Engage High School
Charter School
6401 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in 45415, OH include Northwood Elementary School, Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton and Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy.
How many public schools are located in 45415?
9 public schools are located in 45415.
What percentage of students in 45415 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 45415 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45415?
45415 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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