For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 811 students in Dayton, KY.
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, KY are Lincoln Elementary School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, KY (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Fifth Ave
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7492
Gr: PK-6 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dayton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Greendevil Ln
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Dayton, KY 41074
(859) 292-7486
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dayton, KY?
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, KY include Lincoln Elementary School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
2 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 Kentucky public schools average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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