For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 800 students in 45404, OH.
The top ranked public middle school in 45404, OH is Pathway School Of Discovery. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 45404 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45404, OH have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45404, OH Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 Avondale Dr
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 235-5498
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 235-5498
Gr: K-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
45404, Ohio 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
132 Alaska St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-4170
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1401 Leo St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Gr: 8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 45404, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 45404, OH include Pathway School Of Discovery.
How many public middle schools are located in 45404?
1 public middle schools are located in 45404.
What is the racial composition of students in 45404?
45404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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