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3 schools in Dayton

Oregon · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Oregon, 3 sit inside Dayton, collectively enrolling about 834 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Dayton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
834
-162 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 56%
% Hispanic
39%
was 38%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dayton Grade SchoolElementaryKG-05320
Dayton High SchoolHigh09-12310
Dayton Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08204

About Dayton

Dayton, Oregon is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 834 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Dayton is around 278 students, 33% below the Oregon average of about 418.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 16%: 996 students in SY 2017-18 versus 834 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Dayton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dayton?
Dayton, Oregon has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 834 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Dayton?
Dayton has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Dayton?
Dayton Grade School is the largest public school in Dayton by enrollment, with approximately 320 students.
What school districts serve Dayton?
Dayton public schools are operated by Dayton SD 8.
What grade levels do public schools in Dayton cover?
Public schools in Dayton serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.