For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 921 students in 44618, OH (there are , serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 44618, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 44618, OH are Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 44618 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in 44618, OH have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 44618, OH Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dalton Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
44618, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 44618, OH?
The top ranked public schools in 44618, OH include Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School.
How many public schools are located in 44618?
3 public schools are located in 44618.
What percentage of students in 44618 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 44618 are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 44618?
44618 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 34% (majority Black).
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