For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,796 students in Dayton, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, TX are Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Wilson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Grades: K-5
| 741 students
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Grades: K-5
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Grades: 6-8
| 1,376 students
Rank: #44.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Grades: K-5
| 790 students
Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Grades: 6
| 394 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, TX include Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Wilson J High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dayton, TX?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dayton, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton, TX?
Dayton, TX public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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