For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 501 students in Dayton, KY.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Dayton, KY is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, KY public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Kentucky public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, KY (2026)
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 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, KY?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, KY include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dayton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public elementary schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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