Deca Prep
#1280 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#28377 of 50,301 nationally
About Deca Prep
Deca Prep is a charter elementary located in Dayton, in the Deca Prep school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 950 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 45.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1280th of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 950.
There are 78 schools in Dayton; Deca Prep ranks 26th of 72 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)17.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Deca Prep by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 950
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Deca Prep
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gem City Career Prep High School
Dayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 554 m away
River's Edge Montessori Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
552 students · 1.3 km away
Dayton Business Technology High School
Dayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
62 students · 1.5 km away
Edwin Joel Brown Middle School
Dayton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
326 students · 1.6 km away
Alliance Community Schools Inc. dba Dayton Leadership Acade
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
552 students · 1.9 km away
Dayton Career Tech High School
Dayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
145 students · 2.1 km away
Edison Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students · 2.1 km away
City Day Community School
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
170 students · 2.4 km away
Liberty High School
Dayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
382 students · 2.5 km away
Kiser Elementary School
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
· 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Charter elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
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Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
United Schools Columbus
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
838 students
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
Pinnacle Academy
Euclid · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
761 students
Cincinnati Classical Academy
Cincinnati · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
745 students
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
721 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Deca Prep a good school?
Deca Prep has a Success Index (US) of 45.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1280 of 1,713 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Deca Prep rank in Ohio?
Deca Prep ranks #1280 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #28377 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Deca Prep?
Deca Prep had 950 students in 2025.
Is Deca Prep a elementary school or a high school?
Deca Prep is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near Deca Prep?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Deca Prep; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.