For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,787 students in Dayton, TX (there are , serving 78 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Dayton, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, TX are Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Grades: K-5
| 771 students
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Grades: K-5
| 882 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,647 students
Rank: #44.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Grades: 6-8
| 1,370 students
Rank: #55.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Grades: K-5
| 853 students
Rank: n/an/a
231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Grades: PK
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Grades: 11-12
| 12 students
Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Grades: 6
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, TX include Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
7 public schools are located in Dayton.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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