For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,795 students in 45426, OH (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 45426, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 45426, OH are Madison Park Elementary School, Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy and Trotwood-madison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 45426 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 45426, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 45426, OH Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Madison Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4456
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4456
Grades: 2-3
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Shiloh Springs Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4100
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4100
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Trotwood-madison Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4420 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0017
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0017
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Westbrooke Village
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Westford Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Grades: 4-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Ram Nation Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3594 N Snyder Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Grades: 5-12
| 45 students
Rank: #66.
Trotwood-madison High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4440 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4908
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4908
Grades: 9-12
| 829 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Grades: PK-1
| 383 students
45426, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 E Main St
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0361
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
6500 Westford Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3196
Grades: PK
| 118 students
1250 Olive Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0761
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0761
Grades: 1-6
| 228 students
5600 Elgin Roof Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0959
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-0959
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 45426, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 45426, OH include Madison Park Elementary School, Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy and Trotwood-madison Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 45426?
7 public schools are located in 45426.
What percentage of students in 45426 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 45426 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 45426?
45426 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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