For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 258 students in Dayton, WA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, WA are Dayton Middle School and Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, WA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Washington public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 E Park
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Dayton, WA 99328
(206) 382-2507
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, WA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, WA include Dayton Middle School and Dayton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dayton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public elementary schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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