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1 schools in Dayton

Iowa · Public K-12

Dayton sits inside Iowa and runs 1 public K-12 school, serving about 200 students between them, an average of 200 per school.

4-year change in Dayton

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
200
-5 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
689
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
200
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
1
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dayton CenterElementaryPK-04200

About Dayton

Across Dayton, Iowa, 1 public schools serves about 200 students between them.

Schools in Dayton average about 200 students each, 47% lower than the Iowa norm.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 205 students in SY 2020-21 versus 200 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Dayton discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dayton?
Dayton, Iowa has 1 public K-12 school serving approximately 200 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dayton?
Dayton has 1 elementary school.
What is the largest public school in Dayton?
Dayton Center is the largest public school in Dayton by enrollment, with approximately 200 students.
What school districts serve Dayton?
Dayton public schools are operated by Southeast Valley Community School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Dayton cover?
Public schools in Dayton serve students from pre-K through grade 4.