For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 457 students in 45414, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45414, OH are Northridge Middle School, Summit Academy Community School - Dayton and 3ea. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45414 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45414, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45414, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4128 Cedar Ridge Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-4298
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-4298
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
3ea
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4407 Payne Ave
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-5885
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-5885
Gr: 6-9 | 2 students
45414, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8515 North Dixie Dr
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-3900
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-3900
Gr: K-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2131 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-0689
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 278-0689
Gr: PK-K | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45414, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45414, OH include Northridge Middle School, Summit Academy Community School - Dayton and 3ea.
How many public middle schools are located in 45414?
3 public middle schools are located in 45414.
What is the racial composition of students in 45414?
45414 public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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