For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in Dalton, OH (there are 4 private schools, serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Dalton, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Dalton, OH are Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 60% statewide average). Schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dalton, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dalton Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Gr: K-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Dalton High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Dalton, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dalton, OH?
The top-ranked public schools in Dalton, OH include Dalton Middle School, Dalton Elementary School and Dalton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dalton?
3 public schools are located in Dalton.
What percentage of students in Dalton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Dalton are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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