For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,156 students in 45420, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH are Dayton Regional Stem School, Kettering Middle School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45420 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45420, OH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45420, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Regional Stem School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1724 Woodman Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 256-3777
Grades: 6-12
| 772 students
Rank: #22.
Kettering Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 1,011 students
Rank: #33.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2745 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Belmont High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Wayne Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-6460
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-6460
Grades: 7-12
| 1,124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45420, OH include Dayton Regional Stem School, Kettering Middle School and Montgomery Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 45420?
4 public middle schools are located in 45420.
What is the racial composition of students in 45420?
45420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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