For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in South Dayton, NY.
The top ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY are Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School and Pine Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dayton, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Dayton, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7827 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3276
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Pine Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7755 Rt 83
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
South Dayton, NY 14138
(716) 988-3291
Grades: PK-6
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY?
The top ranked public schools in South Dayton, NY include Pine Valley Central Junior-senior High School and Pine Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Dayton?
2 public schools are located in South Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dayton?
South Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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