For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,876 students in Dayton, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, TX are Austin Elementary School, Richter Elementary School and Kimmie M Brown Elementary 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 34% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W Houston
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2535
Gr: K-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Richter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 Cherry Creek Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-7126
Gr: K-5 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Kimmie M Brown Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Brown Rd
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-2796
Gr: K-5 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Wilson J High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 S Hwy 146
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 6-8 | 1,370 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Dayton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Gr: 6 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 Kimmie M Brown Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dayton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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