For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,225 students in 45420, OH.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 45420 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45420, OH have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45420, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Kettering Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Grades: PK-6
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2745 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45420, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45420, OH include Indian Riffle Elementary School, Dayton Regional Stem School and Greenmont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45420?
6 public elementary schools are located in 45420.
What is the racial composition of students in 45420?
45420 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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