Best Schools in Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH has a total of 312 schools including 79 high schools, 49 middle schools and 175 elementary schools. A total of 140,697 students attend Dayton, OH schools. On average, schools in Dayton score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dayton greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH has 79 high schools with 47,741 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Dayton score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dayton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Oakwood High School
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Oakwood City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
2. Dayton Regional Stem School
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Dayton Regional Stem School • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 761 Students
3. Springboro High School
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Springboro Community City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1954 Students
4. Bellbrook High School
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Bellbrook-sugarcreek Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
5. Miami East High School
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Miami East Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 478 Students
6. Centerville High School
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Centerville City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2755 Students
7. Waynesville High School
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Wayne Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
8. Franklin Monroe High School
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Franklin Monroe Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 263 Students
9. Cedarville High School
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Cedar Cliff Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 315 Students
10. Brookville High School
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Brookville Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 418 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH has 49 middle schools with 25,757 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Dayton score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dayton exceed expectations.
1. Oakwood Junior High School
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Oakwood City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 303 Students
2. Springboro Junior High School
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Springboro Community City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 928 Students
3. Bellbrook Middle School
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Bellbrook-sugarcreek Local • Public • Grades 5 - 9 • 612 Students
4. Waynesville Middle School
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Wayne Local • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 246 Students
5. Brookville Intermediate School
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Brookville Local • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 567 Students
6. Miami East Junior High School
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Miami East Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
7. Jacob Coy Middle School
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Beavercreek City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1047 Students
8. Tippecanoe Middle School
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Tipp City Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
9. Herman K Ankeney Middle School
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Beavercreek City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 704 Students
10. Hadley E Watts Middle School
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Centerville City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 687 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dayton, OH
Dayton, OH has 175 elementary schools with 66,613 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Dayton score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dayton exceed expectations.
1. Harman Elementary School
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Oakwood City • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 413 Students
2. Newton Elementary School
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Newton Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 356 Students
3. Main Elementary School
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Beavercreek City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 665 Students
4. Trebein Elementary School
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Beavercreek City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 842 Students
5. Smith Elementary School
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Oakwood City • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 520 Students
6. Franklin Monroe Elementary School
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Franklin Monroe Local • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 247 Students
7. Concord Elementary School
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Troy City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 614 Students
8. Indian Riffle Elementary School
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Kettering City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
9. L. T. Ball Intermediate School
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Tipp City Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 361 Students
10. Bell Creek Intermediate School
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Bellbrook-sugarcreek Local • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dayton, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dayton, OH has a total population of 814,049 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dayton, OH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dayton, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dayton, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dayton, OH.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dayton, OH Internet Health Assessment.
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