For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,793 students in 45414, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45414, OH are Smith Intermediate School, Northridge Elementary School and Northridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 45414 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 59% statewide average). Elementary schools in 45414, OH have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 45414, OH Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Intermediate School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 415-7000
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-6833
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 45414, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 45414, OH include Smith Intermediate School, Northridge Elementary School and Northridge Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 45414?
3 public elementary schools are located in 45414.
What is the racial composition of students in 45414?
45414 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.