For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,370 students in 45449, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45449, OH are Harry Russell Elementary School, Bauer Elementary School and Miami Valley Academies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45449 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45449, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 45449, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harry Russell Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
123 Elementary Dr
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: 4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Bauer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 N. Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9191
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 434-9191
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Miami Valley Academies
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5656 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 294-4522
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 294-4522
Gr: K-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
510 E Pease Ave
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: PK-1 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
45449, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3400 W Alex Bell Rd
Dayton, OH 45449
(877) 644-6338
Dayton, OH 45449
(877) 644-6338
Gr: 10-12 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45449, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45449, OH include Harry Russell Elementary School, Bauer Elementary School and Miami Valley Academies.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45449?
4 public elementary schools are located in 45449.
What is the racial composition of students in 45449?
45449 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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