For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,652 students in 45431, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45431, OH are Shaw Elementary School, Saville Elementary School and Beverly Gardens Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45431 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45431, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45431, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3560 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Saville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Burkhardt Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5555 Enright Ave
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Virginia Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
805 Old Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6630
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6630
Gr: K-4 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45431, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45431, OH include Shaw Elementary School, Saville Elementary School and Beverly Gardens Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45431?
4 public elementary schools are located in 45431.
What is the racial composition of students in 45431?
45431 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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