For the 2026 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 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Gr: K-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,647 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Gr: K-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 6-8 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
231 S Colbert St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2727
Gr: PK | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Gr: 6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).