In order to maximize efforts to better serve the community, a unique partnership among Dayton Public Schools, East End Community Services (East End) and the University of Dayton was formed. The result is the Ruskin Pre K – 8 Neighborhood School. Ruskin is a site-based managed school that has a strong emphasis on sharing facilities and resources with the community. In addition, as a neighborhood school center, East End will provide additional services for families and after school services for students. 

     Our mission at Ruskin PreK-8 School is to provide a positive child-centered learning environment where every child can succeed. Students will become lifelong learners through an emphasis on the mastery of basic skills and a challenge to achieve academic excellence in the areas of reading, mathematics, oral and written communication, science and social studies. Fine arts, physical education and computer technology support and enhance academic and creative expression. In addition Ruskin implements innovative curricula through the use of research-based models to promote instruction that meets the needs of each student.