For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 560 students in Dayton, OR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, OR are Dayton Jr High School and Dayton Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, OR (2025-26)
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 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, OR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, OR include Dayton Jr High School and Dayton Grade 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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