5.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Dayton, Texas

7 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 7

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (5): 5.0/10

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Austin EL

Grades Kindergarten–5th · 5.9/10

Richter EL

Grades Kindergarten–5th · 5.8/10

Wilson J H

Grades 6th–8th · 5.5/10

Dayton H S

Grades 9th–12th · 4.5/10

Kimmie M Brown EL

Grades Kindergarten–5th · 3.4/10

The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Dayton are Austin EL (5.9/10), Richter EL (5.8/10), and Wilson J H (5.5/10), among 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Kimmie M Brown EL

STAAR proficiency rose +9.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Dayton public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Dayton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (5 rated schools; 7 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Austin EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	—	37th
2	Richter EL	5.8 / 10	Elementary	—	35th
3	Wilson J H	5.5 / 10	Middle	—	29th
4	Dayton H S	4.5 / 10	High	—	11th
5	Kimmie M Brown EL	3.4 / 10	Elementary	—	3th

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About Schools in Dayton, Texas

Dayton, Texas is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

The 5 public schools in this comparison average 5.0 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Austin EL with a composite score of 5.9/10.

Dayton is served by 1 school district: DAYTON ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,787 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Austin EL 771 students · Kindergarten–5th	771	Kindergarten–5th	5.9
2	Richter EL 882 students · Kindergarten–5th	882	Kindergarten–5th	5.8
3	Kimmie M Brown EL 853 students · Kindergarten–5th	853	Kindergarten–5th	3.4

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Wilson J H 1,370 students · 6th–8th	1,370	6th–8th	5.5

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Dayton H S 1,647 students · 9th–12th	1,647	9th–12th	4.5
2	Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center 12 students · 11th–12th	12	11th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Colbert EL 252 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	252	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1

Schools in Dayton

Dayton, Texas · 7 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 3
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 1

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School District

DAYTON ISD

7 schools · 5,787 students

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Common questions about schools in Dayton, Texas

How many schools are in Dayton, Texas?

Dayton has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Dayton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 5 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Dayton is 5.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Dayton, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Dayton on MySchoolScout is Austin EL with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Dayton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Dayton on MySchoolScout is Austin EL with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Dayton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Dayton on MySchoolScout is Wilson J H with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best high school in Dayton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Dayton on MySchoolScout is Dayton H S with a composite score of 4.5/10.

How many school districts serve Dayton, Texas?

Dayton is served by 1 school district: Dayton ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dayton, Texas?

Among 5 public schools in Dayton that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Dayton, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.