Dayton City School District, Ohio

Dayton City School District is a unified school district in Montgomery County, Ohio, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 146,464 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 48.2 sq mi (125 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
146,464 ± 1,743
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Montgomery County
Land area
48.2 sq mi (125 km²)
Median household income
$44,543 ± $1,646
Median home value
$96,900 ± $2,505
Water area
0.99 sq mi (2.56 km²)
State
Ohio
Census code (GEOID)
3904384
Coordinates (central point)
39.768054, -84.203038

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Dayton City School District, largest first

  1. Dayton (city)136,579 people
  2. Harrison Township21,751 people
  3. Shiloh (CDP)10,526 people
  4. Fort McKinley (CDP)3,508 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Northridge Local School District (Montgomery County)3.5 mi north
  2. Oakwood City School District3.7 mi southeast
  3. Mad River Local School District4.1 mi northeast
  4. Kettering City School District5.3 mi southeast
  5. Trotwood-Madison City School District6.5 mi west
  6. West Carrollton City School District6.9 mi south
  7. Jefferson Township Local School District7.1 mi southwest
  8. Beavercreek City School District9.1 mi east
  9. Fairborn City School District10 mi east
  10. Northmont City School District11 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Dayton City School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Dayton City School District before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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