For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 352 students in Dayton, WA.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, WA are Dayton High School, Dayton Middle School and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 S Third Street
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dayton School District Alternative Program
Alternative School
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, WA include Dayton High School, Dayton Middle School and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
4 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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