Best Dayton Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 189 students in Dayton, VA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dayton, VA is Ottobine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, VA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 66% statewide average). Pre schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschool average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dayton, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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Dayton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
290 Mill St
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2033

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dayton, VA include Ottobine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dayton?
1 public preschools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public preschools average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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