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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dayton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 34 public preschools serving 13,781 students in Dayton, OH.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, OH are Indian Riffle Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OH public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Ohio public pre school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dayton, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Riffle Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3090 Glengarry Dr
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1701 Shafor Blvd
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 297-5335
Gr: PK-6 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Oakview Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4001 Ackerman Blvd
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 499-1870
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Beavertown Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 499-1740
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
J F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5030 Polen Dr
Dayton, OH 45440
(937) 499-1830
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Greenmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 E Wren Cir
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 499-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Parkwood Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1791 Wilene Dr
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 429-7604
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
715 Krebs Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(937) 542-4890
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Eastmont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 Edendale Rd
Dayton, OH 45432
(937) 542-4490
Gr: PK-7 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
108 Linwood St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 542-4640
Gr: PK-6 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1923 Gondert Ave
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-5090
Gr: PK-7 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 Pursell Ave
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 542-4340
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Kiser Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Leo St
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 542-6130
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #1515.
Ruskin Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Ambrose Ct
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 542-5680
Gr: PK-6 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2011 Timber Ln
Dayton, OH 45414
(937) 275-7469
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1717.
Louise Troy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1630 Miami Chapel Rd
Dayton, OH 45408
(937) 542-4290
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Valerie Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3871 Yellowstone Ave
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-5390
Gr: PK-6 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1919.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1923 W 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-5340
Gr: PK-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2020.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
228 N Broadway St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 542-4540
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Free Pike
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 542-4220
Gr: PK-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2805 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-4990
Gr: PK-6 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2314 Elsmere Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4590
Gr: PK-6 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Beavercreek City School Preschool
3038 Kemp Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 458-2360
Gr: PK | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Centerville Primary Village North
6450 Marshall Rd
Dayton, OH 45459
(937) 438-6062
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Centerville Primary Village South
8388 Paragon Rd
Dayton, OH 45458
(937) 312-1273
Gr: PK-1 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
The International School
4411 Oakridge Dr
Dayton, OH 45417
(937) 542-3501
Gr: PK-11 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
219 W Dorothy Ln
Dayton, OH 45429
(937) 299-8730
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Kettering Early Childhood Education Center
2600 Holman St
Dayton, OH 45439
(937) 499-1450
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Mad River Early Childhood Center
801 Old Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45431
(937) 259-6603
Gr: PK | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Robert H Studebaker
5954 Longford Rd
Dayton, OH 45424
(937) 237-6345
Gr: PK | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Rosa Parks Early Learning Center
3705 Lori Sue Ave
Dayton, OH 45406
(937) 542-4390
Gr: PK | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Trotwood-madison Early Learning Center
4400 N Union Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-3050
Gr: PK-1 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
West Carrollton Early Childhood Center
510 E Pease Ave
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 859-5121
Gr: PK-1 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, OH?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, OH include Indian Riffle Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Oakview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
34 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?

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