For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 194 students in Dayton, PA (there are , serving 47 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Dayton, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in Dayton, PA is Dayton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dayton, PA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 E. Grant Avenue
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, PA include Dayton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
1 public schools are located in Dayton.
What percentage of students in Dayton go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Dayton are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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