For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,427 students in Dayton, NV.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, NV are Sutro Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, NV public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Nevada public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6250
Grades: 7-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, NV?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, NV include Sutro Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
5 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dayton include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Sutro Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School
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