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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Montgomery County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public charter schools serving 7,313 students in Montgomery County, OH.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, OH are Dayton Early College Academy Inc, Pathway School Of Discovery and Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, OH public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Ohio public charter school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Charter schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Ohio public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Early College Academy Inc
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1529 Brown St
Dayton, OH 45469
(937) 229-5780
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Pathway School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
173 Avondale Dr
Dayton, OH 45404
(937) 235-5498
Gr: K-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 813-8592
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Deca Prep
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Homewood Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 610-0110
Gr: K-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 Hickory St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 223-2889
Gr: K-8 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Dayton Athletic Vocational Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Woodbury Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(513) 281-2316
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
North Dayton School Of Discovery
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 Turner Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-6671
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 Shiloh Springs Rd
Dayton, OH 45426
(937) 854-4100
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Miami Valley Academies
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5656 Springboro Pike
Dayton, OH 45449
(937) 294-4522
Gr: K-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Dayton Smart Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 222-2812
Gr: K-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Alliance Community Schools Inc. Dba Dayton Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1416 W Riverview Ave
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 567-9426
Gr: K-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1212.
Dayton Business Technology High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
348 W 1st St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 225-3989
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 281-1480
Gr: 6-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Montgomery Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2745 S Smithville Rd
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 991-2900
Gr: K-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Horizon Science Academy-dayton
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4751 Sue Ann Blvd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 277-1177
Gr: K-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Liberty High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
140 N Keowee St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 701-7945
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Richard Allen Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
545 Odlin Ave
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 951-2800
Gr: K-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Dayton Career Tech High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 991-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S Monmouth St
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 281-1980
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Klepinger Community School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3650 Klepinger Rd
Dayton, OH 45416
(937) 610-1710
Gr: K-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Erdiel Dr
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 278-4298
Gr: K-5 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Gem City Career Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45405
(937) 274-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
City Day Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 S Main St
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 223-8130
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Engage High School
Charter School
6401 N Main St
Dayton, OH 45415
(330) 620-5861
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, OH?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Montgomery County, OH include Dayton Early College Academy Inc, Pathway School Of Discovery and Summit Academy Transition High School Dayton.
How many public charter schools are located in Montgomery County?
23 public charter schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Montgomery County include: Richard Allen Preparatory vs. Deca Prep

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