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Best Public Schools in Dayton, OH (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dayton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 134 public schools serving 63,968 students in Dayton, OH (there are 57 private schools, serving 10,347 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Dayton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OH are Harman Elementary School, Oakwood Junior High School and Indian Riffle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Dayton, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harman Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5338
Gr: 1-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5328
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1200 Far Hills Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5325
Gr: 9-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Weller Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9600 Sheehan Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 885-3273
Gr: 2-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Prass Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2601 Parklawn Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1780
Gr: K-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Five Points
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
650 E Lytle 5 Points Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 748-6095
Gr: 2-5 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Main Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2942 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7588
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Gr: 6-12 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Gr: 2-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Fairbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
260 N Fairfield Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7616
Gr: K-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Southdale Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 499-1890
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Orchard Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 E Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1910
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1616.
Stingley Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Gr: 2-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Beavertown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3560 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 429-7610
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3601 Jonathon Dr
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7597
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2020.
Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2121.
W O Cline Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
99 Virginia Ave
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 435-1315
Gr: 2-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Herman K Ankeney Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4085 Shakertown Rd
Dayton, OH 45430
(937) 429-7567
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2525.
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Gr: 2-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2626.
Centerville High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 E Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 439-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2727.
Saville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5800 Burkhardt Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6625
Gr: K-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2828.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3030.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1791 Wilene Dr
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Driscoll Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5767 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 434-0562
Gr: 2-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3232.
Beverly Gardens Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5555 Enright Ave
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6620
Gr: K-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
Beavercreek High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2660 Dayton Xenia Rd
Dayton, OH 45434
(937) 429-7547
Gr: 9-12 | 1,640 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3535.
Northwood Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6200 Noranda Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 832-6240
Gr: 2-7 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OH include Harman Elementary School, Oakwood Junior High School and Indian Riffle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
134 public schools are located in Dayton.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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