Dayton: Schools & Education
There are 86 public schools in Dayton. Centerville High School is the largest at 2,755 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 51,854 students.
- ~1,167 residents per school (vs Ohio ~321).
K-12 Schools
117 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,167 residents per school. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (17)
Schools (117)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Centerville City, City Day Community School, DECA PREP, Dayton Athletic Vocational Aca, Dayton Business Technology Hig |
| School Districts · Total count | 35 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 86 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 30,030 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,827 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.40 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 23 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 4,586 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 15.3% |
| Schools Count | 86 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (8)
Colleges (10)
| Nearest College · Name | Sinclair Community College |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Dayton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (937) 512-3000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Dayton Metro Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 215 E. Third St. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (937) 463-2665 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 45402 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3044 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 11 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (11)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 138 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 10 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 6 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.6% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12