For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,860 students in 45459, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH are Tower Heights Middle School, Hadley E Watts Middle School and Magsig Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45459 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45459, OH have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45459, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tower Heights Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
195 N Johanna Dr
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0383
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Hadley E Watts Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7056 Mcewen Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 434-0370
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #33.
Magsig Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
192 W Franklin St
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 433-0965
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45459, OH include Tower Heights Middle School, Hadley E Watts Middle School and Magsig Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45459?
3 public middle schools are located in 45459.
What is the racial composition of students in 45459?
45459 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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