For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,305 students in Dayton, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, NV are Sutro Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dayton, NV (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sutro Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Dayton Village Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6270
Grades: PK-6
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 Dayton Valley Road
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6262
Grades: PK-6
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Ferretto Parkway
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Dayton, NV 89403
(775) 246-6170
Grades: PK-6
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dayton, NV include Sutro Elementary School, Dayton Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dayton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dayton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dayton include: Riverview Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Sutro Elementary School, Sutro Elementary School vs. Dayton Elementary School
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