What types of schools are available in Dayton, Ohio?

Dayton, Ohio offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Dayton, Ohio

Q: How many schools are in Dayton, Ohio?

There are 81 schools in Dayton, Ohio, serving 30,463 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Dayton?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Dayton, Ohio, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 81 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

30,463

Total Students

Across Dayton

16.7:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

81 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 950 students at Deca Prep.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Jefferson Township Local School District

publicmiddleGrade 8-8

200 S Keowee St, Dayton, OH 45402

charter schoolmiddleK-8

501 Hickory St, Dayton, OH 45410

Dayton Smart Elementary School

charter schoolmiddleK-6

601 S Keowee St, Dayton, OH 45410

Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

100 E Woodbury Dr, Dayton, OH 45415

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

140 N Keowee St, Dayton, OH 45402

Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown

charter schoolmiddleK-8

121 S Monmouth St, Dayton, OH 45403

Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

250 Shoup Mill Rd, Dayton, OH 45415

Dayton Business Technology High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

348 W 1St St, Dayton, OH 45402

Klepinger Community School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

3650 Klepinger Rd, Dayton, OH 45416

Dayton Early College Academy Inc

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1529 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45469

Gem City Career Prep High School

charter schoolhighGrade 9-12

1721 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45405

charter schoolmiddleK-8

200 Homewood Ave, Dayton, OH 45405

Horizon Science Academy-Dayton

charter schoolelementaryK-5

4751 Sue Ann Blvd, Dayton, OH 45415

Summit Academy Community School - Dayton

charter schoolelementaryK-5

251 Erdiel Dr, Dayton, OH 45415

Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton

charter schoolhighGrade 6-12

251 Erdiel Dr, Dayton, OH 45415

Miami Valley Academies

charter schoolmiddleK-8

5656 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449

North Dayton School Of Discovery

charter schoolmiddleK-8

3901 Turner Rd, Dayton, OH 45415

Pathway School Of Discovery

charter schoolmiddleK-8

173 Avondale Dr, Dayton, OH 45404

Richard Allen Preparatory

charter schoolmiddleK-8

545 Odlin Ave, Dayton, OH 45405

City Day Community School

charter schoolmiddleK-8

320 S Main St, Dayton, OH 45402

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Detailed Overview of Schools in Dayton

Dayton, Ohio is home to 81 schools serving over 30,463 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dayton, Ohio?

There are 81 schools in Dayton, serving 30,463 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Dayton?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Dayton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dayton?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dayton is 16.7:1.

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