For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 569 students in 45403, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45403, OH are Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown and Wright Brothers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 45403 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in 45403, OH have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 45403, OH Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Monmouth St
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 281-1980
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 281-1980
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Wright Brothers Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1361 Huffman Ave
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-5940
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-5940
Gr: 7-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
45403, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1407 E 3rd St
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 223-3154
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 223-3154
Gr: 7-10 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1361 Huffman Ave
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-6380
Dayton, OH 45403
(937) 542-6380
Gr: 7-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 45403, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 45403, OH include Horizon Science Academy Dayton Downtown and Wright Brothers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 45403?
2 public middle schools are located in 45403.
What is the racial composition of students in 45403?
45403 public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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