For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 834 students in Dayton, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OR are Dayton Jr High School, Dayton Grade School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dayton, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Dayton Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
526 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2217
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Dayton, OR include Dayton Jr High School, Dayton Grade School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
3 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
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