For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 616 students in Dalton, OH.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalton, OH are Dalton Middle School and Dalton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dalton, OH public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 60% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dalton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dalton, OH (2026-27)
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%
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 elementary schools in Dalton, OH?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dalton, OH include Dalton Middle School and Dalton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dalton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dalton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dalton?
Dalton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public elementary schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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