Best Public Schools in Zip Code 45409

Summary:

The 45409 zip code in Ohio is home to a single standout elementary school, Southdale Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing it in the top 20% of elementary schools in Ohio.

With a diverse student population of 490 students, Southdale Elementary has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5%, indicating strong community engagement. The school's per-student spending of $13,215 is higher than the state average, suggesting it has access to adequate resources and funding to support its educational programs. Southdale's students score well above the state average on Ohio State Tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas, including mathematics, English language arts, and science, demonstrating the school's commitment to academic excellence.

Southdale Elementary School, part of the Kettering City School District, is the primary elementary school serving the 45409 zip code. Its standout performance, diverse student population, and community engagement make it a highly desirable option for families in the area seeking a high-quality elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)			Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Total
Southdale Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 W Dorothy Ln	Kettering	45409	Montgomery County	Kettering City School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 499-1890	490	27	18.0	35.5%	386 (78.8%)	23 (4.7%)	38 (7.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.0%)	81	292^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	81.5%		79.7	331^st of 1596 public elementary schools	79.3%	39	73.9	79.4	84.3	75.7	82.5	80.0	92.8	$11,997

Cities Near Zip Code 45409

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dayton	0.37 mi	84	613^th
Kettering	1.35 mi	12	159^th
Englewood	1.43 mi	4	218^th
Moraine	2.74 mi	1
West Carrollton	4.39 mi	5	585^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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