For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 874 students in Dayton, OR.
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, OR are Dayton Jr High School, Dayton Grade School and Dayton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dayton, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Dayton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s 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%
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dayton, OR?
The top ranked public schools in Dayton, OR include Dayton Jr High School, Dayton Grade School and Dayton High School.
How many public schools are located in Dayton?
3 public schools are located in Dayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Dayton?
Dayton public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
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