For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,289 students in 45417, OH.
The top ranked public preschools in 45417, OH are Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 45417 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in 45417, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45417, OH Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Blairwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1241 Blairwood Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 263-3504
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2805 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Grades: PK-6
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
45417, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3000
Grades: K-8
| 140 students
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4740
Grades: PK
| 280 students
120 Knox Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 835-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Gorman School @ Jackson Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
329 Abbey Ave
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4790
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
4401 Dayton Liberty Rd
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 220-9100
Grades: K-6
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 45417, OH?
The top ranked public preschools in 45417, OH include Roosevelt Elementary School, Blairwood Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 45417?
4 public preschools are located in 45417.
What is the racial composition of students in 45417?
45417 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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