For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,630 students in 45459, OH.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45459, OH are Dr John Hole Elementary School, Stingley Elementary School and Tower Heights Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45459 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45459, 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 Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45459, OH Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dr John Hole Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 W Whipp Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0725
Grades: 2-5
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Stingley Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 Linden Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-1054
Grades: 2-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #44.
Normandy Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Normandy Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0917
Grades: 2-5
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #66.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
6450 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 438-6062
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 438-6062
Grades: PK-1
| 602 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 45459, OH?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 45459, OH include Dr John Hole Elementary School, Stingley Elementary School and Tower Heights Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45459?
7 public elementary schools are located in 45459.
What is the racial composition of students in 45459?
45459 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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